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RYA Radar Detailed Syllabus
 
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The course content is as follows:

  1. Basic understanding of radar wave propagation
    • Conditions giving rise to abnormal propagation
  1. Radar set components
  • Function and correct use of controls
  • Correct setting up procedure
  1. Target definition and discrimination
  • Spot size, pulse length and beam width
  • Target characteristics, size, shape and material
  • False echoes
  • Shadow sectors, shadow diagram
  1. Radar reflectors
  • Passive and active
  1. Types of radar display
  • Azimuth stabilization
  1. Radar plotting
  • The use of radar to avoid a close quarter situation
  • Appreciation of IRPCS, action to be taken in reduced visibility
  • General precautions and action to be taken in fog
  1. Use of radar as an aid to navigation
  • Radar-conspicuous targets, need for positive identification
  • Parallel indexing (if provided)
  1. Accuracy in range and bearing
  • PPI distortion. Non-linearity
  • Heading marker alignment
  • Checking accuracy of VRM, EBL, etc.
  1. General safety precautions in using equipment
(Source: Royal Yachting Association Syllabus and Logbook G15/10)
What to bring along

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Suitable clothing – layers are always a good idea
  • Gloves (optional) - can be purchased from us
  • Socks
  • Sailing or soft light-soled shoes – can be purchased from us
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sun cream, hat, towels, toiletries
  • Weather proof jacket / foul weather gear – we can provide foul weather gear on loan for free
  • Extra money for food & beverages – cooking on board the yacht is encouraged for the experience and to help stretch your budget

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Light lunches during theory modules
  • Booklets supplied on loan for RYA Competent Crew course
  • Charts & navigation equipment on loan - can be purchased from us
  • Course completion certificates
  • Sheets & pillows
  • Full galley
  • Cleaning products
  • Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
  • Foul weather gear on loan for practical courses
      
Transport
National and some international flights land at Cape Town International Airport. The airport is approximately an hour’s drive from our office in Langebaan.

Car rentals from airport/Cape Town

There are drop-off points for the following rental car companies in Langebaan:

Avis
  • Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 2807
Europcar
  • Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 1006

Airport transfers

Cape Shuttles
  • Contact person: Bill Spurling
  • Contact number: +27 (0)82 677 4672
  • E-mail address: bilros@telkomsa.net
 Arrival Arrangements

ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS

If the need be, we can assist you in making arrangements to meet your transport and alternative accommodation needs. We make use of a registered shuttle service between Cape Town and Langebaan.

EVENING BEFORE COURSE STARTS (only by prior arrangement)

We can meet you the day before your course starts between 17:00 and 18:00 at our office. Please make arrangements with our office prior to your arrival.

THE MORNING THE COURSE STARTS

Please meet us at the Atlantic Yachting Office at the Club Mykonos Marina, Agora Square at 08:30. After the first day theory courses will commence at 08:30am and finish by 17:00.

    
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