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)
How 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.
$34.95Car 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.
$34.95Learn how ocean waves are generated, how they affect boat handling, how to access ocean wave data, and how navigation software can include the effect of waves on your route.
$34.95Be ready for the big storm well before it hits! Learn how to protect your boat from high wind, torrential rain, floods, and rising tides. Know your insurance coverage.
$34.95An overview of nearly everything you need to know for a weekend or even months on the water. Planning a trip, navigating, weather, going outside the US, emergencies, and more.
$100.00