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| Coastal Navigation (105) |
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| Now you too can charter your own vacation along the waterways. Complement your skills with the security of understanding how to do your own navigation using marine charts and other government publications.
Our extensive curriculum consists of a sequence of
four individual courses. |
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| CON_105_a |
7 ½ hr classroom “Navigation Principles” class. |
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| CON_105_b |
5 hr classroom “Lab” hands-on instruction. |
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| CON_205_c |
2 hr on-the-water hands-on exercises - DAYTIME |
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| CON_205_n |
2 hr on-the-water hands-on exercises - NIGHTTIME |
(Optional) |
| GPS Nav |
2 hr on-the-water hands-on exercises - DAYTIME |
(Optional) |
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Read the Standards: |
A.S.A. Coastal Navigation (105) |
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CON_105_a |
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This three-evening 7 1/2 hr program will cover the chart plotting techniques and navigation theory (Bow & Beam Bearings, DR, EP, RF, Fix, 60DST, Danger Bearings, Tides & Depth calculations) for easy and successful cruising. This course
also includes an exhaustive survey of the government and private publications every prudent mariner should be aware or have on board. |
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Requirements: None
Supplies Required: Plotting
tools are provided but bring a basic calculator, Pentel eraser &
Pentel mechanical pencil. |
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| Ground school - $225, Supplies - $30 |
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CON_105_b |
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This 5 hr classroom "Cruise" provides the application and practice of the theory learned in the navigation core theory class. Many programs only "Discuss" the navigation tools. This class provides the opportunity to apply and practice your theory knowledge during an extensive classroom cruise designed to stretch and solidify your understanding and skills. |
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Requirements: CON_105_a
Supplies Required:
Plotting Tools, Calculator, Pencil,
Eraser & Highlighter. |
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CON_205_c |
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This on the water
challenge offers practice shooting lines of position, observing
doubled bow/beam bearings, estimating run times and swinging the
ship's compass in a constantly moving environment, presenting real
world issues and opportunities. Consolidate and solidify your
knowledge, skills and tricks learned in our earlier navigation
programs. |
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Requirements: CON_105_a
Supplies Required:
Plotting Tools, Calculator, Pencil,
Eraser & Highlighter. |
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Related courses:
Coastal Navigation (205_c-DAY
TIME, 205_n-NIGHT TIME)
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CON_205_n |
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This 2-hour on the water
NIGHT TIME navigation challenge offers practice shooting lines of
position, use of an observation deck log and navigating after dark
in a constantly moving environment. |
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Requirements: CON_105_a
Supplies Required:
Plotting Tools, Calculator, Pencil,
Eraser & Highlighter. |
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Related courses:
Coastal Navigation (205_c-DAY
TIME, 205_n-NIGHT TIME)
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GPS Navigation |
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This 2 hr Lanier
on-the-water navigation outing includes review of the various GPS
unit parameter options & nav info provided by the data pages, entry
of destination Lat/Lon coordinates into various GPS units and their
actual use. |
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Requirements: CON_105_a
Supplies Required:
Plotting Tools, Calculator, Pencil,
Eraser & Highlighter. |
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Related courses:
Coastal Navigation (205_c-DAY
TIME, 205_n-NIGHT TIME)
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programs providing ASA sailing instructions, cruises, clinics and fun sails. |
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