Learning Zone

Here are some additional resources related to sail training and all things nautical, we hope to constantly add and update the features you see here so do bookmark this page and keep visiting.

Some areas are restricted to those who are already following a Nomad training course. Please do get in touch with us if you would like access.

Any ideas for the future? Please send them to tech@nomadsailing.co.uk, we would love to hear from you.

Modules

Day Skipper Downloads

Download pdfs of the Day Skipper course presentations and mock exams.

I.R.P.C.S.

Full listing of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (IRPCS)

Phonetic Alphabet

Learn the phonetic and nautical alphabet here

Video Tutorials

Sailing videos and video tutorials.

Yachtmaster Downloads

Download pdfs of the Yachtmaster course presentations and mock exams

Lights Test

Test yourself on the lights shown on vessels. Intended to assist with revision for the Yachtmaster IRPCS exam.

Flags Test

Test your knowledge of nautical code flags.

Shapes Test

Test your knowledge of Day Shapes.

Self-Tests

Menu page for quizzes and self-tests.

Weather

Live map and link to forecasting sites

Glossary

See here a list of common nautical terms and abbreviations.