Basic Coastal Navigation

Next course starts
May 11, 2022

In person class at
Nepean Sailing Club
We are back to in-person instructor-led classroom courses!

Learn the basics of navigation. During this hands-on practical course, you will learn how to determine your position on a nautical chart and the skills required to safely reach your intended destination. This course also covers basic electronic navigation including using a GPS and waypoints.

Skills taught include:

  • Role of navigation
  • Charts & symbols
  • Understanding navigation publications
  • Converting bearings between true, magnetic and compass
  • Dead reckoning
  • Basic fixes and determining ETA
  • Tides and Currents
  • GPS

Cost: $395 + HST (incl. learning material & exam)

There is still time to register!

Course runs over 6 evenings from 7 - 9:30 PM:
  • Wed. May 11
  • Wed. May 18
  • Wed. May 25
  • Wed. Jun 1
  • Wed Jun 8
  • Wed jun 15 (the exam)
4 Convenient Locations
Britannia Yacht Club, Ottawa
Nepean Sailing Club, Ottawa
Treasure Island Marina, Kingston
Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands

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Local: 613-721-8683

Toll Free: 1-877-934-SAIL (7245)



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