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The course was developed in 1986
and revised in 2007, 2009 and 2011. Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate the
navigational theory required to safely navigate a boat in coastal or inland waters. The
concepts are introduced in the Intermediate standards. Successful completion of this course leads to Canadian Yachting Association
Coastal Navigation
certification.
The final exam is taken in front of a invigilator. This person can be any
dis-interested third party, not a family member. The exam would be mailed to your
invigilator along with a letter explaining the exam process. After completing the exam,
the invigilator would mail it back to me for marking. After marking, I would contact
you either by phone or mail to review the exam.
Order your Coastal
Navigation course today:
Gulf Islands Cruising School
Ltd.
P.O. Box 2532 Sidney BC V8L
4B9
Phone
Number: 250-656-2628
Toll Free Number: 1-800-665-2628
The course teaches
you:
- the symbols and conventions
on Canadian Hydrographic charts
- the characteristics for
lighted aids and the buoyage system
- the publications and
instruments required for prudent navigation
- the purposes of Notices to
Mariners
How
to
- use the Tide Tables to find times and heights at reference and secondary
ports
- use the Current Tables to find direction and rate of current at reference and
secondary stations
- convert courses and bearings
between true, magnetic and compass
- check compass deviation by
means of a transit
- plot a dead reckoning
position on a chart and allow for the effect of current and leeway to plot the estimated
position
- determine a heading which
counteracts known current and leeway
- plot a position by two or
more bearings at one time,
-
bearings at different times,
- one
bearing and a transit,
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bearing and a distance.
The course package
includes:
- a hard-cover text which
includes a chartlet,
- additional notes and
exercises, over 50 pages,
- Chart #1, Symbols and
Abbreviations
- three official full size
charts of the Gulf Islands,
- excerpts from the Tide and
Current Tables,
- Canadian Aids to Navigation
booklet, this booklet is no longer available in print, only
available
on-line.
- navigation protractor and
dividers,
- mechanical pencil and
eraser.
A copy of the Free Safe Boating
Guide is included for your information.
"You are an excellent instructor, thank you for that, and I"ll recommend your
company!
Have a great sailing summer.
Jennifer Wyma
Thunder Bay Ontario |
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The course consists of reading
assignments in the text and notebook followed by exercises to be completed. The answers to the
exercises are included so that you may verify your work immediately. When all exercises are
completed the exam will be mailed to an invigilator for you to write.
Time Required
There is no time limit on
completing the course. Most students indicate that it is taking approximately 40
hours.
Students achieving 75% or better
on the final exam will receive CYA Coastal Navigation Certification.
Costs
$295.00
person. For a second person sharing the materials, the cost is an extra $95.00 which includes
another set of three charts and exam. If you wish certification and you do not already have a
CYA International Cruising Handbook there is an additional $30.00 charge for the book. Shipping &
Handling by Expedited Parcel is $20 for a single course in most cases.
THE ABOVE PRICES ARE SUBJECT
TO 5% GST
Order your Coastal
Navigation course today:
Gulf Islands Cruising School
Ltd.
P.O. Box 2532 Sidney BC V8L
4B9
Phone
Number: 250-656-2628
Toll Free Number:
1-800-665-2628
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