Navigation, Radar and ARPA Flashcards (OOW Yachts <3000GT)

Master Navigation, Radar & ARPA with NautiNote

A focused set of 100 flashcards for yacht officers preparing for the Officer of the Watch (Yachts <3000 GT) certificate. This deck covers the navigation and radar syllabus, from berth-to-berth passage planning and position fixing to radar plotting, ARPA and bridge watchkeeping.

Perfect for on-the-go revision, these cards break navigation theory into concise, exam-ready prompts, whether you’re on watch, in the crew mess, or commuting to class.

What’s Inside:

• 100 exam-style questions and answers
• Covers passage planning stages, charts, publications and Notices to Mariners
• Position fixing, compass error, variation and deviation
• Tides, IALA buoyage, light characteristics, GNSS limitations, under-keel clearance and squat
• Radar controls and limitations, relative and true motion, ARPA, CPA and TCPA
• Manual radar plotting, parallel indexing, restricted visibility and AIS
• Watchkeeping, handovers, pilotage, anchoring, weather routeing and deck log entries
• Yacht-specific topics, including tender operations, guest schedule pressure and bridge resource management
• Durable, pocket-sized cards built for daily use onboard or during quick revision sessions

Why It Works:

• Reinforces knowledge through active recall
• Designed by seafarers, for seafarers
• Based on current study material, past exams, and oral test patterns
• Ideal for self-study, oral prep, or last-minute revision

Note: This deck is part of the NautiNote OOW (Yachts) series. For wider coverage, pair it with GSK, COLREGS, ECDIS, GMDSS GOC and PSCRB.

Disclaimer: NautiNote is an independent study resource. Our flashcards are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for official materials from the MCA, SQA, or any other examining body. Content is original and written in exam-style format to help students prepare.