Tidal Hour Calculation Sheet
Worksheet for calculating the hour-of-tide when looking up tidal stream information from a tidal diamond table or atlas.
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.
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.
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.
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 and bearings to fix times and EPs, these conventions help keep your chartwork clear, consistent, and…
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.
