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coastalCoastal Navigation (24 hours)
2012 schedule to be determined.

The material in our Coastal Navigation course is something every sailor needs to know to deepen their relationship with the ocean.  Graduates will be able to plot routes and chart their own courses with confidence.  Whether you are a Basic Keelboat grad itching to explore every nook and cranny of the Harbor Islands, or you are a long-time cruiser grown too attached to your GPS and not sure if you'd be ready to plot a quick fix and course to steer should the batteries die and the fog roll in, this is the course for you.

Over 24 hours the knowledge you will gain (including dead reckoning, running fixes, set and drift calculations, danger bearings) not only exceed the standards for the Coast Guard "Six Pack" Captain's license, but are musts for any real navigator. Your toolkit will include sharp pencils (and erasers!), paper charts, parallel rulers, dividers, hand bearing compass and GPS, as wells as publications like the Coast Pilot, Light List, Chart #1, REED's & Eldridge, and the Notice to Mariners.

Course size will be limited to 12 students to ensure everyone gets as much personal attention as possible.  Charts, parallel rulers and dividers are not included, but can be purchased inexpensively through Courageous.

Note that unlike all other Courageous courses, this is primarily a classroom based course.  Trust us, there's a lot to cover in 24 hours and the classroom is the best place for most of it.  However, navigation practice cruises to put your new skills to work will be highly encouraged and can be scheduled separately.

 

 

Included Text: US SAILING Coastal Navigation

View the US SAILING Coastal Navigation curriculum

Price: $400

US SAILING Coastal Navigation Certification Fee: $75

 

 

 

For more information about courses, or to purchase and schedule a course, please contact:

Dave DiLorenzo, Director of Adult Programs,    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cha O'Connell, Assistant Director of Adult Programs,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or call the boathouse directly at (617) 268-7243.