Ever dream of cruising to exotic destinations, chartering in foreign waters, or gunk holing in quiet backwaters? The Planning Your Cruise seminar gets you started on the adventure! You will learn how to choose destinations and stopovers, select the right season for your cruise, how to plan meals and provision your boat, and basics on cruising outside the US and essential boat operations.
Learn the signs of changing weather, how to anticipate storms, what causes weather, how to read weather maps, what clouds mean, how weather systems move, why winds blow.
$34.95How to handle common types of emergencies that occur on the water…from problems with the vessel to medical emergencies. What happens if the captain becomes disabled?
$34.95Handling a boat in a variety of situations…getting on plane, trimming the boat, dealing with rough water, understanding what you can control versus what nature throws at you.
$34.95Learn chart symbols, how to read latitude and longitude, use paper as well as electronic charts, what charts show both above and below the water, and how to plan a safe course.
$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.
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