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Navigation and Charting Course

CHARTS AND NAVIGATION
A combined class that ties together electronic navigation and the tried and
true method of plotting a course on a
paper chart.

CHARTS: Learn to read a chart and understand all the symbols displayed on a chart. Learn to read water depth, contour lines and underwater obstructions. Understand latitude and longitude and be able to determine location in those terms. Learn what the compass rose is and the difference between magnetic and true north. Understand what magnetic variation is. Learn to read the Aids to Navigation buoys and how they are represented on a chart. Learn to read how objects on land are represented on a chart.

NAVIGATION: This course teaches the boater how to plot a course, determine location in terms of latitude and longitude. You’ll learn to use the compass rose to determine course direction, take relative bearing sightings and how to label the lines. Learn how to plot a course in both true and magnetic north and convert one to the other. Learn how to calculate boat speed, time and distance on the water. Learn the proper use of dividers, parallel rulers and other plotting tools. An overview of piloting is presented, demonstrating how the effects of wind, current and compass errors can cause a vessel to deviate from a desired course.

Program Information
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Milford Flotilla 24-03
1 Helwig St, Milford, CT 06460

All classes will start at 8:00 A.M. sharp and end at approximately 4:30 P.M. with a break for lunch.

Contact Information
For more information please contact Ken Catino at (203) 783-3390 orkcatino@milfordct.gov.
Dennis Belanger at (203) 494-5219 or milfordflotinc073@gmail.com.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Navigation Course January 25, 2025 
13y and up N/A Sa  01/25/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
USCG Milford, 1 Helwig St, Milford, CT 		$60.00 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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