Offshore Navigation
Build confidence for longer coastal legs
An all-onboard intermediate course, ideal preparation for the boating licence exam. It deepens core navigation knowledge and builds the skills needed to take command safely on longer coastal legs.
At a glance
- Age: 18+
- Experience: Intro course and/or 10 hours underway for ~30 NM including inshore legs
- Duration: 2 weekends
- Format: On the water
- Location: Procida and surrounding coast
Course overview
What you’ll cover- Technical terminology and first steps in DR navigation: latitude/longitude, courses, compass use, essential ratios and calcs
- Basic meteorology for marine forecasts and decision-making
- Engine and prop basics with routine maintenance
- Sail trim and setup: reefing, tacks, downhaul, trim across points of sail
- Anchoring techniques (practical, though not on the exam)
- Intro to night navigation: lights, references, safety
- Harbour manoeuvres: casting off and stern-to mooring
- COLREGs refresh and application
What to bring
Pack light and practical- Passport or ID
- Sunglasses with case
- Sun cream and hat
- Clothing and shoes for the season
- Sleeping bag and pillow case
- Sailing gloves
- Quick-drying travel towel
- Personal medicines (including seasickness tablets)
- Torch