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Module 6 · PILOTAGE

Coastal Navigation & Pilotage

Buoyage, lights and the close-quarters craft of taking a boat safely into and out of harbour with a plan you can follow under pressure.

5 lessons · about 2.4 hours

Lessons

  1. IALA Buoyage (Region A)Lateral and cardinal marks, and the buoys that mark special features and dangers.35m
  2. Lights and Their CharacteristicsReading light characteristics on the chart and identifying them at night.30m
  3. Making a Pilotage PlanTurning chart study into a simple plan you can follow from the cockpit.30m
  4. Executing PilotageClearing bearings, back bearings and depth as real-time guardrails.25m
  5. Harbours, Marinas and TrafficPort signals, small-craft channels, and staying clear of big ships.25m