Prerequisites:

• The desire to learn how to navigate our waters safely.

This is an intense course in charting and piloting which prepares you to navigate safely and confidently in all conditions of visibility.

The navigation course is conducted in 2 phases. First, the students prepare by utilizing the home study course materials at their own pace. Second, the student arranges for a half-day preparation, testing and review session. It is heavily weighted towards practice problems that are designed to both challenge and enforce the student's knowledge of navigation theory.

Includes:

• Navigation Manuals, Training DVD, Training Charts, Practice Problems, Parallels, Dividers and half day session.

Topics covered:

The use of all publications required to navigate safely and confidently: Charts, including symbols and conventions Federal requirements for recreational boats USCG navigation rules Tide and Current tables Lists of lights, buoys and fog signals Notices to Mariners The proper use of navigational tools and instruments Time, speed and distance calculations Relative bearings and running fixes The meaning and interpretation of compass deviation and variation

Tuition is $225 per student plus $15 processing & shipping fee.