• Charts, publications and terms.
  • Basic terms, Chart overview, Introduction to chart datum and depths.
  • Buoyage. Lateral buoys. Cardinal buoys. Where to find information.
  • Navigation – Plotting a position, Measuring distance and bearing, Position fix, Heading
  • Safety – Safety equipment – personal and boat, Safety procedures, Safety briefing, Radio Communication, engine checks, rescue procedures.
  • Anchoring – where and how to anchor.
  • Tides – Tidal streams and Tidal Heights
  • Electronic navigation – GPS terminology and use, use of waypoints.
  • Rules of the road – Risk of collision, Who gives way.
  • Weather forecasts – Sources of information, terminology.
  • Pilotage – Harbour information, Transits, Pilotage plans.
  • Passage planning including SOLAS V requirements