Coastal Navigation for Sailors, Class 1
- Sat, Sep 4, 2021 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- Tacoma Sailing Committee
- Tacoma
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Become comfortable navigating a sailboat on the Salish Sea (within sight of land) for a day sail or overnight cruise. This course will build on the navigation skills learned in the Mountaineer's Basic Crewing Course and will consist of two classroom sessions plus one on-the-water day sail.
First classroom session - Saturday, September 4th, 9am - 3pm, Tacoma Program Center, North 30th & Carr Streets, in Old Town Tacoma, upstairs classroom.
Second classroom session - Saturday, September 11th, 9am -3pm - same location.
Day sail - Date agreed to by class.
After completing the course, you will have learned:
- Tools of the Trade - paper charts, compass, difference between true and magnetic north, plotting aids, computer-based charts;
- Dead Reckoning - using speed, time traveled and distance traveled to plan a route;
- Piloting - Using known landmarks, chart information and currents to determine and track your position;
- Basics of Computer-based Navigation - Introduction to use of GPS and electronic charting software at home and onboard.