Many thanks to all everyone

ollyit · 23 March 2005, 16:54

I passed my RYA day skipper course last night, very pleased but wanted to thank

mikecc, jackeens, nik, action man, DJL,nick hearne, louise,badbaws and simon hawkins,

and everyone else who helped me :0

* there were no questions at all on sound signals at all though which i had spent ages learning..,still nevermind - guess im in trouble now for divulging that information

I would recommend the course to anyone starting out I feel a lot more knowledgable
http://www.rya.org.uk/Training/sailC...urseId=1032161

Topics covered:-
Nautical terms
Ropework
Anchorwork
On board safety
International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea
Definition of position, course and speed
Navigation
Chartwork
Compasses
Tides and tidal streams
Visual aids to navigation
Passage planning
Navigation on restricted visibility
Safety at sea
Signals
Meteorology
Pilotage

Jon Brooks · 23 March 2005, 16:57

Well done
Its a great feeling to pass something like that.

Once again very well done

Regards

ollyit · 23 March 2005, 16:58

Thanks mate, its great learning something you actually enjoy for a change unlike work hey!

Jon Brooks · 23 March 2005, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ollyit

Thanks mate, its great learning something you actually enjoy for a change unlike work hey!

Your not wrong
The PBI course last week was the same.

Regards

The Jackeens · 23 March 2005, 17:47

well done oly, congrats

i see the one thing not on that course was how to fix a trailer

when will it be sorted

p

Louise · 23 March 2005, 18:09

Congratulations and well done Olly. Look forward to meeting some day!

The Jackeens · 23 March 2005, 21:10

Well done Olly...

We'll test you at Church!!!

Amy must be proud

Us

MikeCC · 24 March 2005, 07:53

Well done. Glad my comments helped.

Agree with the bit about learning something that's enjoyable.

Have fun.

Mike