This introductory course offers basic knowledge of navigation theory and is the initial course in a comprehensive set of courses offered by Sail Canada on vessel navigation. Basic Coastal Navigation includes electronic notes, Navigation kit (practice chart, Chart 1, chart plotter, dividers), and if necessary; SC Log Book signed by the instructor, Sail Canada registration.
Sessions complement material introduced in Sail Canada Basic Cruising and Basic Power Boating courses. The concepts and skills covered will be applied in the Intermediate Cruising and Intermediate Power courses and prepares candidates for the Sail Canada Intermediate Coastal Navigation courses.
This course is offered and evaluated in 16 hours of classroom sessions.
No prerequisite.