Coastal Navigation (Vancouver)

Don't End up Lost at Sea

never a great feeling to be lost

we’ll introduce you to proper techniques for navigation and pilotage within the sight of land

they’re called charts – not maps – and we’ll wander through what all those markings are on them, how to plot tracks, use the accompanying publications

you’ll be plotting fixes, finding out when you’ll get there – and when to leave to make it through the passes at the best times

yup – we know the electronic gadgetry might help, but it could also fail, so learn how to do it without all the extra gizmos and you’ll be so much better off long run

this is a HANDS ON approach and you will need some low tech gizmos to go with the traditional, proper approach covered

Learning is the Gateway to Having Fun on the Water

Getting Down to Details

Experience Required

No previous experience is required to participate in this program.

Course Format

Six evening sessions ashore from 1830 – 2130 hours
It will be either Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs for 3 consecutive weeks

Certifications Possible

Sail Canada Basic Navigation Standard
Sail Canada Intermediate Navigation Standard.

Included

class instruction
course manual
certification fees

Not Included

plotting instruments – divider & parallel rulers
chart 3463
chart 1
tide tables

Key Topics Covered

navigation within sight of land
chart plotting
estimating time of arrival
navigating passes
navigational techniques without electronics

What's Next?

INTERMEDIATE CRUISE AND LEARN

With the rudiments of boat handling in hand, and once you take our VHF and Navigation Clinics, you are ready to enhance and expand your skills with our LEVEL TWO INTERMEDIATE COURSE so that you are comfortable and capable with larger vessels for longer periods of time. Check it out for your next adventure!

CLINICS

If you are looking to further your ability to navigate safely and professionally on the water, and are wanting to take the next steps in your cruising certification, we have a number of clinics that you will need to take here at Cooper Boating. We have clinics for VHF (ROC), DOCKING, ANCHORING, and for DIESEL ENGINES.

Please contact our office for further details

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Full payment is due at or within 90 days of a course start date. Cancellations made 91+ days prior to the course start date will be subject to a 10% plus tax cancellation fee. The remainder will be refunded via the original method of payment. Cancellations made less than 91 days prior to the course start date are ineligible for a refund. We cannot accept any changes less than 91 days prior to the course start date.

COURSES MAY BE CANCELED IF CLASS SIZE DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE MEDICAL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. BEGIN WITH YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL AGENT.

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