Learn the proper techniques for navigating and piloting in coastal waters. Learn to read nautical charts – marks and symbols, true versus magnetic north, plotting tracks, and how to use the proper accompanying publications. Understanding the underlying information when using electronic navigation tools is the key to remaining safe on the water. In this essential course you will learn how to read nautical charts. Learn to plot fixes, estimate time of arrival, the proper timing to enter a pass, true versus magnetic north, and all the marks and symbols that you will encounter along the way. This is a HANDS ON approach to coastal navigation that will help you wherever you wander.
CHOOSE FROM 2 FORMATS :
IN CLASS: Participants attend five sessions that run from 1830 to 2130 each session over the course of three weeks. Dates for the courses vary by starting day published on our online calendar.
ONLINE: Join expert instructors for an online course that is unparalleled in its quality and usefulness. Participants will complete online modules and have access to online instructors every step of the way as they complete their certification.
Learning is the Gateway to Having Fun on the Water
Sail Canada Coastal Navigation I (Basic Coastal Navigation): No previous experience required.
Sail Canada Coastal Navigation II (Intermediate Coastal Navigation): Successful completion of Coastal Navigation I
TWO FORMATS TO CHOOSE FROM:
IN CLASS: Participants in our in-person classroom course will attend five sessions that run from 1830 to 2130 each session over the course of three weeks. Dates for the courses vary by starting day published on our online calendar.
ONLINE: Join expert instructors for an online course that is unparalleled in its quality and usefulness. Participants will complete online modules and have access to online instructors every step of the way as they complete their certification.
Sail Canada Basic Navigation Standard
Sail Canada Intermediate Navigation Standard.
Class Instruction
Course Manual
Certification Fees
Plotting instruments – divider & parallel rulers (can be purchased with your course materials)
Chart 3463 (can be purchased with your course materials)
Chart 1
Tide tables
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
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.
All participants in training programs must be COVID-19 negative upon arrival to our facilities and be willing to submit to a COVID-19 test upon request.
COURSES MAY BE CANCELED IF CLASS SIZE DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
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