Essential Navigation modules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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