Learn
ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION
such as: AIS, MARPA and Weather GRIBs and show you how to effectively use them. Upon passing both classroom and online course successfully you will be awarded with the Electronic Navigation Endorsement by NauticEd. This endorsement is required in order to get Bareboat Charter Master Certified.
ABOUT
Once you learned the basic terminology and know-how of coastal navigation - it’s time to put them to work on your electronic navigation instruments! With this interactive course you will be introduced to all instruments aboard, exercise using simulated GPS chart plotter and understand how to maximize the value of the information being presented to you. This course will introduce you to the newest technologies
TOPICS COVERED
Electronic Navigation Concept
Using electronic navigation instruments helps us but doesn't replace necessary knowledge of coastal navigation
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Wind
Wind gage, display of true and apparent wind and importance
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Speed
How to navigate using optimum speed and find the best course to get at destination the fastest
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AIS, Radar and Weather GRIB
Enhance you experience by gaining valuable information using the above instruments
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GPS Chart Plotter
Get familiar with marine GPS and its abilities
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Sailing Navigation Apps
Review different sailing navigation apps and their functionality - including Navionics
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Classroom Assessment & Exam is offered for students who completed their online courses. The student may test on more than one course during the scheduled session, however the maximum time for each assessment will be 6 hours.
PRICING
Signup for Classroom Assessment & Exam:
Classroom Assessment
6-hour Assessment & Exam
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$150/$100
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Non-Member/Member Price