This course is designed to help you navigate within sight of land in coastal waters.
Topics covered are:
1. Symbols and conventions for Hydrographic Charts
2. Applicable Rules of the Road
3. Pluses and minuses of different types of necessary
navigation equipment.
4. Purposes and information in all the government publications.
5. Thorough coverage of the use of Tide and Current Tables.
6. An understanding of compass errors.
7. Creation of a deviation card for a compass
8. Plotting of a dead reckoning position.
9. Calculating and adjusting for a tidal set and drift
10. Five different methods of determining your position.
11. Navigation in reduced visibility (depth sounder navigation)
Cost for the 10 week course which begins Tuesday, February 12, 2008 is $209.00.
Each course consists of:
Course will run for 10 consecutive weeks. The course costs include 1) the
notes, 2) the right to sit the exam, 3) the certification upon successful
completion, 4) as much phone time as you need with trouble spots. You will need
Parallel Rules and Dividers for the class.
Please select the link below to register for the Coastal Navigation Class.
Coastal Navigation Registration
For additional information E-mail to:vicsail@victoriasailingschool.com