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Coastal Navigation Course

 

Coastal Sailing Navigation Course, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Coastal Navigation Course

THIS COURSE CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH HOME STUDY FOLLOWED BY A DAY OF REVIEW  / INSTRUCTION IN OUR ON- SITE CLASSROOM PRIOR TO BAREBOATING WITH .....CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.

COURSE DATES
March 22nd
June 21st

August 23rd    

September 20th 

 

The Coastal Navigation course teaches you skills that ensure safe and successful navigation in coastal waters.  A must for sailing along our coastal waters.

The in classroom sessions take place weekly over a 7 week period  (6.30 � 9.30 pm) as well as a one 4 hour on the water session ( Saturday or Sunday)  and a written exam. 

Some of the topics covered include:

  • Chart symbols, terms & abbreviations 
  • Sailing directions
  • Tide and current tables
  • Collision Regulations
  • Radio Aids to marine navigation
  • Navigation terminology as adopted by CYA
  • Terms & characteristics used for lighted aids to navigation
  • Significance of shapes, colours and lights used in the aids to the Navigation System

On successful completion of the Coastal Navigation course you gain the confidence to safely navigate through challenging conditions, shallow waters, changing tides, and currents.

Prerequisite: 

None but it is a prerequisite to the Advanced cruising Standard and for bareboat chartering

         Course fee $349.00 + tax

 

 
 


 

 

 
   
         
         
 
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