Suggested Prerequisite: Pleasure Craft Operator Card

A solid intro to the fundamentals of traditional and electronic navigation methods.

Do it the time worn way using paper charts and instruments.  Also learn about navigation using electronic gear such as chart plotters, GPS, and and app-based software.

Each section includes course notes, which can be downloaded electronically or printed in booklet format. 

View instructional videos and take skill-testing quizzes and do practice exercises.   

Links are included for supplementary resources.

Participants must complete the cruise exercises with a chartplotter or tablet/phone navigation app. 

Options are provided for purchasing apps starting at $14.00.

The course, which can be taken online, or in a classroom where available, one session per week, is eight to nine weeks in length.