Celestial Navigation Course, ASA 107


at
Liberty Sailing School of Philadelphia
 

Learn the art of Celestial Navigation
from a Master Mariner and author of "The Celestial Navigation Mystery: Solved."

Join us for a  comprehensive five-session course that will have you navigating with the sun, moon, stars, and planets using H.O. 249 and the Nautical Almanac. Subjects include care and use of the sextant, time, sight reduction, plotting, running fix, and more

We will also offer an optional sight-taking session near Liberty Sailing School at the Delaware River at no additional charge  A sextant is not required to take the course, but you will need one if you take the optional sun sight session.

The Textbook "The Celestial Navigation Mystery: Solved", worksheets, and plotting sheets are included in the cost of the course.  Plotting tools are required.  Parallel rules, dividers and the Weems & Plath Marine Navigation Start Finder 2102-D will be available at the course for purchase or you are welcome to bring your own.

Pre-requisites:
 Students should have a working knowledge of coastal navigation, including plotting, latitude and longitude, and dead reckoning

           

 

 Capt. David Bell is a US Coast Guard-licensed Master Mariner with three Atlantic crossings in his wake. He has served as Navigation Officer on the 360’ 4-masted barque Sea Cloud and as Captain of the brigantine Young America and schooners Spirit of Massachusetts, Amistad, Sylvina W.

Beal, Rachel and Ebenezer, A.J. Meerwald, Phoenix, and Maryleigh. His writing credits include the books Dockmanship and The Celestial Navigation Mystery: Solved, as well as articles in WoodenBoat, Cruising World, Sailing, Offshore, and Oceans magazines

About the text: The Celestial Navigation Mystery: Solved by Capt. David Bell “This is the best celestial navigation book available. The simplicity of the explanations and the opportunity to do problems at the end of each chapter make this an ideal learning tool.” —Capt. Henry Marx, Landfall Navigation

 
   
 

Materials required:
parallel rules, dividers, and Weems & Plath starfinder 2102-D,
(will be available for purchase at class or you are welcome to bring your own).
#2 pencils, Drafting eraser
Optional sextant available online or at
The Pilot House
1600 South Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19148

The Textbook "The Celestial Navigation Mystery: Solved",
 worksheets, and plotting sheets are included in the cost of the course.

Recommended Reading:
Chapman’s, Bowditch, Duttons or any navigation text.

Class space is very limited,  
Please contact Steve Mink for course reservation or questions 
Phone: 215 393-7833 Fax: 215 895-9664
Email: info@libertysailingschool.com

Please complete the application form at www.libertysailingschool.com/index3.htm
 

You may make your payment on line at www.libertysailingschool.com/payonline.hm

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Location:
Liberty Sailing School of Philadelphia
303 N. Front Street. (Corner Front and Vine Street)
Front Street is one block west of Columbus Blvd. Vine Street is 1 block north of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
 Some on street free parking or at Dave and Busters parking lot 1/2 block away.

 

Classes begin Tuesday Evening April 6th
 and run five consecutive weeks
The optional 6th session is at no additional charge
Date to be announced

$399.00