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)
All about marine batteries – lead acid to lithium – including maintenance, charging, replacing, and safety.
$34.95Car and marine GPS aren’t the same. Learn how to choose a chart plotter and use this tool to create waypoints, build and execute routes, and check your progress along the way.
$34.95Avoid collisions with other boats. AIS will show you where other vessels are and how close they will come. How to integrate AIS with radar and other marine electronics.
$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.
$34.95A comprehensive study of how ocean currents and tides affect navigation. Use navigation software when planning and underway to evaluate current impacts on your route.
$34.95