Certificate in Essential Navigation for Recreational Boaters
-- ViewingNowThe Certificate in Essential Navigation for Recreational Boaters is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the necessary navigation skills for safe and enjoyable boating. This course is critical for anyone interested in operating recreational boats, whether for leisure or as a stepping stone to a maritime career.
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โข Basic Navigation Terms: Understanding key terms such as latitude, longitude, chart datum, and buoyage systems.
โข Chart Reading: Learning how to interpret and use nautical charts, including depth contours, navigation marks, and landmarks.
โข Position Fixing: Techniques for determining a boat's position using visual bearings, GPS, and other electronic aids.
โข Dead Reckoning: Calculating a boat's estimated position using speed, course, and elapsed time.
โข Tides and Currents: Understanding tidal cycles, tidal streams, and how to use tide tables and stream atlases.
โข Pilotage: Planning and executing a passage using a series of waypoints and navigational aids.
โข Emergency Navigation: Techniques for navigating in adverse conditions, including using a magnetic compass, celestial navigation, and landmarks.
โข Rules of the Road: Familiarization with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and their application to recreational boating.
โข Navigation Electronics: Overview of GPS, chartplotters, depth sounders, AIS, and other electronic navigation aids.
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