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Coastal - including GPS Runs for 6 x 3 hour sessions on a Monday evening between 7pm and 10pm. Shore based Learning is a very important part of any yacht training. In particular those wishing to venture offshore should seriously consider this course. National and International Cruising Schemes require this as a pre requisite. Those wishing to become skippers or to extend their boating beyond inland waters should consider this training. Subjects included in the program are:  Essential navigation
tools, and marine charts signs and abbreviations publications of tidal
streams and coastal information. Setting courses to
steer, tides, currents and leeway. Tide heights. Understanding the Magnetic
Compass and hand bearing compass. Methods of position
fixing, radio direction finder, depth sounder, ships log GPS. Global Positioning
System use and functions Weather reports and
forecasting services. Lights and shapes,
precautions to be taken when sailing at night. Buoyage and IALA systems. Essential regulationas
and a Navigator's responsibilitiies..Practical exercises of navigation are given throughout the course, using chart AUS 143 (Port Philip) which is supplied to each participant.. Navigation instruments and publications are available for purchase throughout the course. Conducted at St Kilda Coast Guard Center or Sandringham Yacht club. Course Fee $295 (incl. GST) More information is available via Email or calling direct to speak to one of our qualified instructors on phone (03) 9587 8517 To enroll  Click
here for booking form payment is required to confirm a booking and Bookings
are limited. .
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