Learning to use radar

Cruising boats increasingly have radar on board. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea state that if you have a radar, you must know how to use it.

Radar is a versatile electronic aid but to achieve the best results you will probably need training.  As well as learning the functions it is important to correctly interpret the picture.  It is important to understand the limitations so our course includes:

• how the radar set works
• how its adjustments and features affect the way it works
• target definition
• radar reflectors
• types of radar display
• radar plotting
• the use of radar in navigation and collision avoidance

The course takes one day and costs £75 plus a small additional cost for a manual.  Tea and coffee are provided.  Please bring lunch or ask Sarah at Orchard Farmhouse to arrange lunch for a small charge.