–
2025-10-22
This weekly online course is composed of six Wednesday evenings. A schedule of topics is followed for each session. "Online" means that the class is conducted on-line using a web conferencing system, such as MS Teams or Zoom. The students "attend" weekly meetings via web conference. Each class is 90 to 120 minutes long depending on topics to be covered that day. Most class material is available online. A navigational chart and other forms will be mailed directly to the student.
Students "come to class" having already read the chapter(s) and reviewed other resources. Classes will start with a review of last week's activities, followed by Q and A, and the session will progress with short lectures and demonstrations.
The final exam consists of an online written exam.
Dates: 2025 October 22 through November 26.
Time: 1830 - 2030 hours (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Mountain Standard Time
Instructors: Alan Rautenberg cdr-calgary@cps-ecp.org , and Phil MacKenzie deo-wcid@cps-ecp.org .
Register on the CanBoat national website: https://www.canboat.ca/course-calendar/?cps_show_course_details_id=358&cps_show_class_id=8858
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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 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 chart plotter or tablet/phone navigation app.
Options are provided for purchasing apps starting at $14.00.
Table of Contents
- Global Coordinates
- Magnetic Compass
- Aids to Navigation
- Nautical Charts
- Traditional Navigation Techniques
- Traditional Navigation – Practice exercises
- Electronic Navigation
- Electronic Navigation – Practice exercises