This course is a practical and fun introduction to electronic navigation. Designed to teach both sailors and power-boaters concepts that are common across many device types including mobile and in-boat systems. The Course is held in our downtown Kirkland Classroom.
This is an accredited US SAILING class- graduates will receive the US SAILING Nav-1 certification.
This course is available as either a 2-full day class from 9-5 pm or 4 evening sessions across two weeks from 6-9pm.
Some of the coursework will involve the use of Navionics Boating mobile app subscription (purchased separately) on the student’s own tablet (preferred) or smartphone. The course covers:
1. Understanding Basic Navigation Concepts
2. Using Electronic Charts
3. Interpreting Aids to Navigation
4. Understanding Tides and Currents
5. Eyeball Piloting Concepts
6. Backup Navigation Planning
7. Trip Planning
8. Navigation Resources
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