This Coastal Navigation course combines in-class and home study training. It is a 26 hour course and consists of a printed text/workbook for home study, sample and real time chart work and instructor assistance.  Navigational tools used during the course include dividers, a parallel ruler, and charts.

This course, along with our Basic Power Course with hands on training, entitles you to charter in local Vancouver and international waters during daylight hours. Upon completion of the test you will be awarded a QuickNAV / ISPA Certification

Dead Reckoning Two & Three Bearing Fixes Running Fixes Calculating Set & Drift Estimated Position Finding Course to Steer

Relative Bearings Tide and Current Calculations Publications: Lights & Buoys List, Notice to Mariners, Small Craft Guide Charting Exercises

North Vancouver, BC
214-901 West 3rd St North Vancouver
4 Evenings and 1 Full Day
September 26th and 28th and October 4th and 6th
Evening Class from 7PM to 9:30PM & Full Day from 9AM to 5PM
Cost: $335.00 + tax

Too busy to attend a class, sign up for our Home study course, $285 + tax

Basic Chart Reading

For those getting started at plotting a course or needing a refresher  this clinic gets you familiar with your chart. You will learn how to plot a course using the Tide and Current tables. A one day or a two evening course gives you the basic knowledge to safely plot and read your chart.

Topics covered in this clinic include:

Understanding Charting Symbols Dead Reckoning Two Bearing Fix Finding Course to Steer

Tide and Current Calculations Publications: Lights & Buoys List, Notice to Mariners, Small Craft Guide Charting Exercises

1 Day Saturday Clinic 9am to 4:30pm, Cost $100 + tax

REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

QuickNAV provides all instruments and reference materials needed for the Basic Chart Reading Clinic. You can also purchase plotting instruments at a discount with QuickNAV