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RYA Radar Course
Get the most out of your Radar Set!

Radar equipment has become more affordable and the use of radar on smaller vessels is becoming increasingly common. Electronic equipment can only be used effectively when the user is aware of all the available functions and set-up procedures. This course is conducted using RYA Endorsed Software closely simulating a Radar Screen with all the functions of real radar. You will learn how to successfully use the Radar Set for navigation, target tracking and collision avoidance.

Prerequisites: None
Duration: 1 Day OR 2 Evenings
Venue: London OR Arrange a course at your office or own venue
Price Includes: Complete Course Notes
Price Excludes: Although everything you need is included in the course fee, it will be handy to bring a plotter/divider with you.

Content:

  • Basic understanding of how the Radar Set works and the set-up procedure
  • How to adjust your set to reduce clutter and avoid losing targets
  • Find out what the targets are and what they mean
  • Find out if you are going to hit a target and actions to take within the IRPCS
  • Using Radar as an aid to Navigation
  • Accuracy and Safety of Radar
 

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