Cross Channel Passage Planning and Pilotage Masterclass
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Run by an RYA Shore-based instructor, the masterclass is ideal for Day Skippers and Coastal Yachtmasters who wish to practice their chartwork and navigation techniques.
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Working out tides can be confusing and costly if you get it wrong, so lets practice the theory. Then complete a detailed passage plan. We look at what the SOLAS V regulations require, how to abide by them and tips on how to keep you and your crew safe on a longer passage. This class would also be ideal for for anyone that has signed up to skipper on one of our Channel Hops and would like some guidance on planning the passage.
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Cross Channel Passage Planning and Pilotage Masterclass -
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Day consists of:
Pilotage
- What is and What makes a good pilotage plan
Buoyage
- Revision on buoyage and navigation marks
Almanac and chart information
- A closer look at what information is contained in these publications and how that can help us plan a passage
Tides
- Calculating tidal heights and tidal streams
Pilotage Plan
- Draw up a pilotage plan for departure from a Solent port/marina
- Pilotage plan for a Cross Channel destination port
Plan a Cross Channel voyage using paper and electronic charts
- Using the information and references from earlier, plan a Cross Channel passage
- Consider SOLAS V and border controls
- RYA SafeTRX
Weather Considerations
- Where to obtain weather reports and how to interpret them
IRPCS
- Consider the Skippers responsibilities to the IRPCS.
- Revision on sound signals, lights & shapes and crossing commercial shipping lanes.
Much time is spent during RYA courses on chartwork, IRPLS, weather, electronic navigation, tides, etc. This unique day pulls its all together comprehensively in one day. The class has been developed to help make a solid model Passage Plan “From Berth to Berth”, which if practiced on all your voyages, should keep you and your crew legal and safe. Plus with the pre planning sorted, the passage will be more enjoyable for all.
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