Course learning outcomes:

You will learn the basics of piloting a small craft along coastal or inland waters.

Upon successful completion of the final exam, you will receive certification from the American Sailing Association.

Course topical outline:

Terrestrial coordinates, reading charts, chart symbols, measuring direction and distances on charts, compass rose, variation and deviation problems, dead reckoning, position finding, bearings and fixes, danger bearings, current set and drift problems, tides and currents, introduction to electronic navigation including GPS,  navigation in fog, final exam.

The advantage of doing this course in five sessions, is to allow you to work out the homework assignments at home. Working out navigation problems outside of the classroom environment will reinforce your classroom work and help you to build your skills quickly.

The ASA 105 Course, Coastal Navigation is a prerequisite for taking the ASA 106 Course, Advanced Coastal Cruising.  During the 104 and 106 Courses you will be putting your newfound navigational skills to use while underway.

Cost: $359.00

Includes:   The ASA course text, workbook,  DVD, charts and ASA certification