The aim of the course is to give an understanding of the use of radar in small boats as an aid to navigation and for collision avoidance. 

• One Day          
• Learn to use Radar
• Radar Procedure
• Professional Instructors
• Relaxed Tuition
• RYA certification
• Course book included
• £80 per person 

Topics Include:

• Basic understanding of radar wave propagation
• Abnormal propagation
• Radar set components
• Functions and controls
• Correct setting up procedure
• Target definition/discrimination        
• Spot size, pulse length and beam width
• Target characteristics, size, shape, material
• False Echoes
• Shadow sectors, shadow diagram
• Radar Reflectors
• Types of Radar display    
• Azimuth stabilisation
• Radar Plotting
• Uses of radar
• Positive identification of targets
• Parallel indexing (if provided)
• Accuracy in range and bearing
• PPI distortion
• Heading marker alignment
• Checking accuracy of VRM, EBL
• General safety precautions

Call or email today to book your Radar course!