Coastal Navigation Chart Reading
Coastal Navigation CN 1
This Coastal Navigation course combines in-class and home study training. It is a course that consists of a printed text/workbook for home study, sample and real time chart work and instructor assistance. Navigational tools used during the course include dividers, a parallel ruler or Chart plotter, and charts which are loaned to the student or you can bring your own or purchase from us as a package at a reduced student rate.
This course, along with our Basic Power or Sail Course with hands on training, provides you the confidence to operate your vessel in local BC waters during daylight hours. Upon completion of the test you will be awarded a QuickNAV credit Card Style certification.
$245.00 +GST
Coastal Navigation CN2
This Coastal Navigation CN2 along with Our CN1 course combines in-class and home study training. It is the second part of our Coastal Navigation course and consists of a printed text/workbook for home study, sample and real time chart work and instructor assistance.
This course, along with our Basic Power with hands on training, entitles you to charter in local Vancouver and International waters during daylight hours. Advanced plotting, Tide and Current Calculations along with GPS and Chart Plotting using our state of the art simulator will be part of this course.
$245.00 +GST
Basic Chart Reading
For those getting started at plotting a course or needing a refresher this clinic gets you familiar with your chart. You will learn the symbols of Chart 1, how to plot a course, read the Tide and Current tables. A one evening refresher gives you the basic knowledge to safely plot, label and read your chart.
$115.00 +GST
ISPA courses available:
Understanding Charting Symbols
Dead Reckoning
Two Bearing Fix
Finding Course to Steer
Finding Your position
Tide and Current Calculations
Publications: Lights Buoys List
Notice to Mariners, Small Craft Guide
Charting Exercises
Electronic Navigation
QuickNAV provides all instruments and reference materials needed for the Basic Chart Reading, CN1, CN2, Courses. You can also purchase plotting instruments at student discount rates from QuickNAV
North Vancouver, BC
901 West 3rd St North Vancouver
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