COASTAL NAVIGATION

Learn the art of traditional navigation techniques while integrating the use of modern electronic navigation tools in this classroom-based course. Coastal Navigation graduates will be able to determine their position with a high degree of accuracy and confidently navigate a vessel to a location beyond the horizon. Other topics include aids to navigation, compass use, plotting, correcting a course for leeway and current, and navigational strategy. This course culminates in a written test that will allow you to obtain your US Sailing Coastal Navigation certification.