PILOTING
Piloting is the first course in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation using GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice.
· Charts and Navigation Aids, and how they point to safe water
• Plotting courses and determining direction and distance
• Use of GPS – typical GPS displays and information they provide, setting up waypoints and routes, staying on a GPS route.
• Monitoring progress and determining position by both GPS and traditional techniques such as bearings and dead reckoning
Course Fee is $ 80.00, which includes two textbooks and specially designed course plotting tools and aids
Dates:
Time: Location:
Registration: |
The dates for the 10 session course are: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 7 to 9 pm City Island Yacht Club 63 Pilot Street, City Island Phone or email: Please register by 11/07/16. |
For Additional Information and to Register:
Contact: Richard Welch
Email address: cityislandabc@gmail.com
Phone: 347-202-5305