LOCAL KNOWLEDGE COURSES

BLUE RIDE - RIB Courses
• Are designed to give a one day overview of the local waters and shoreline
• If you use a RIB or powerboat you need to identify safe open water
• If you own a sailing boat this provides an instant 'recce' of harbours
• Are designed to increase skipper and crew confidence afloat
• Perfect if you want to understand berthing and yacht etiquette in harbour

BLUE RIDE - KNOWLEDGE
Objective: To provide 'hands-on' local knowledge and a 'training day' on the water
Practical: Plenty of sea miles. Approaches and entrances as tides allow. Boat handling
Theory: Passage planning. Identify hazards. Use of charts and GPS colour chart plotter. Pilotage. Other ports of interest.

BLUE RIDE COURSE - Local Waters Familiarisation - EAST
1 Day Course: Mainly on the water
Launch: Out of Christchurch or Lymington
Operating Area: Christchurch Bay - The Solent - Mainland & Island harbours

BLUE RIDE COURSE - Local Waters Familiarisation - WEST
1 Day Course: Mainly on the water
Launch: Out of Christchurch or Poole
Operating Area: Bournemouth Bay - Poole Bay - Poole Harbour - The Purbecks