Whether you use electronic or paper charts, learn how to read them and gain the confidence for a fun and safe day on the water. Explore the symbols for aids to navigation and for features above and below the water. Learn how to read latitude and longitude, use a compass rose and plan a safe course. What's included?
Boat Operator Certification
This seminar is required for the Boat Operator Certification level of Inland Navigator (IN)
Learn the special skills needed for river and lake boating. How to “read” a river, cope with river currents, go through locks. Plus the navigation rules unique to river boating.
$34.95All about marine batteries – lead acid to lithium – including maintenance, charging, replacing, and safety.
$34.95Important for offshore boaters, the 500 millibar upper air chart will help you predict upper-level wind speed and direction, trough and ridge patterns, and the 5640 storm track line.
$34.95How to select an anchor, line, and other gear…choose a suitable anchorage, deploy and set an anchor, what to do if it’s stuck, how to pick up a mooring, and raft with other boats.
$34.95Nine important things to know while staying aboard overnight or for months. Managing the galley, water, health, money, communications, planning for a cruise, weather planning, etc
$34.95