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3rd Class Resources

The links below contain resources suitable for use on 3rd Class courses.

Cadet Log Book

The relevant pages for 3rd class can be found here.

CW1 - The Chart

The basics on Charts.

CW2 - Compasses

A compass card with named points (e.g. N, NE, NNE).

A compass card with degree points.

Some details about types of compasses and errors involved. At 3rd class, don't worry too much about the details of the errors.

CW3 - Chartwork

Some explanations of the basic chartwork concepts applicable at 3rd Class.

CW4 - Tides

A Powerpoint presentation adapted from RYA material that introduces tides at a 3rd class level.

Useful RYA image summarising neaps and springs quite neatly.

CW5 - Buoys

A Powerpoint presentation going slightly above 3rd class (includes lights).

A Powerpoint quiz covering the 3rd class buoyage topic.

An image from RYA BN&S showing typical usage of buoys in a harbour.

Another RYA image showing one way of how to tell the direction of tide by looking at a buoy.

RYA image showing which direction to pass IALA A lateral marks going into harbour.

CW6 - Safety and Distress

Some resources to go here...

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