Compass Revision course

Essential Navigation revision

Name: Essential Navigation and Seamanship Revision Revision
Price: 4.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Beginner boating theory revision for new skippers, crew, first-boat buyers, RIB users, and anyone not ready for full Day Skipper theory.

Independent revision aid only. It does not issue an RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship certificate and does not replace recognised training.

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Course decision

What this is: A self-guided revision companion that explains essential concepts, then helps you practise and test them. It supports—but does not replace—recognised instruction, practical training, assessment or certification. Access is a one-time payment, not a subscription.
Best for: Learners preparing for Essential Navigation
Study effort: Self-paced in short sessions; use the module total to plan your own pace.
Included: 10 revision modules with teaching-first lessons, guided practice, topic tests, recall and relevant interactive tools.
Formal qualification?: Independent revision aid only. It does not issue an RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship certificate and does not replace recognised training.
Usually followed by: Build a Day Skipper route
Access: £4.99 once for full revision access; no subscription.

Compass is independent revision, not an instructor-led course or awarding body.

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What this course covers

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Navigation and Safety Basics

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Why even short trips need preparation, safety awareness, and a simple plan.

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Charts and Position Basics

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Chart symbols, depths, hazards, latitude and longitude, and simple position awareness.

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Buoyage and Marks

IALA Region A lateral marks, cardinal marks, safe water marks, isolated danger, and special marks.

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Tides Basics

High water, low water, tidal height, tidal streams, and why tide matters before leaving.

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Weather for Short Trips

Forecast sources, wind strength, sea state, visibility, and when to delay.

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Rules of the Road Basics

Lookout, safe speed, risk of collision, give-way and stand-on ideas, and simple lights awareness.

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Pilotage and Harbour Entry

Simple pilotage plans, transits, leading lines, harbour marks, and arrival checks.

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Anchoring and Mooring Basics

Shelter, depth, seabed, scope, swinging room, and basic mooring preparation.

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Short Passage Planning

A simple route, alternates, tide and weather check, fuel or battery margin, and crew briefing.

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Electronic Navigation and Engine Checks

Basic GPS/chart plotter awareness, phone backup limits, and simple pre-start engine checks.

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Course scope

Independent revision aid only. It does not issue an RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship certificate and does not replace recognised training.

How to use the guide

Work through each module lesson, test recall with the module quiz, and use the flashcards until the decision checks feel automatic. The content is written for revision and confidence building before formal training, assessment, or official documentation checks.