Plotting Positions

Downloads related to the Plotting Positions module in the RYA Day Skipper course.

Get hands-on with position plotting, bearings, and latitude/longitude work. These exercises and templates help you practise traditional navigation skills and gain confidence without relying on electronics.

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Adjustments for Variation

This handy mnemonic helps us remember which way to apply adjustments for bearings. Magnetic (compass) to True, True to Compass, Easterly Variation or Westerly Variation. CADET (Compass Add East for...More Details
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How to plot an Estimated Position

A step-by-step guide showing how to plot an Estimated Position. This chart plotting technique is taught in the Plotting Positions module of the Day Skipper Theory course. ...More Details
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How to plot Dead Reckoning

A step-by-step guide showing how to plot Dead Reckoning. This chart plotting technique is taught in the Plotting Positions module of the Day Skipper Theory course. ...More Details
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Chart Annotations

This handy reference sheet sets out the standard symbols, abbreviations, and notations used in chart plotting—perfect for students, new skippers, or anyone brushing up their nav skills. From course...More Details
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Tidal Hour Calculation Sheet

Worksheet for calculating the hour-of-tide when looking up tidal stream information from a tidal diamond table or atlas. ...More Details
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