American
Sailing Association
Certified
Course #105
Five
Week Course
Next class to begin in the Fall of 2008
Dates to be announced
Course learning outcomes:
You will learn the basics of piloting
a small craft along coastal or inland waters. Upon successful completion
of the final exam, you will receive certification from the American
Sailing Association.
Course topical outline:
Terrestrial coordinates, reading charts, chart symbols, measuring
direction and distances on charts, compass rose, variation and deviation
problems, dead reckoning, position
finding, bearings and fixes, danger bearings, current set and drift problems, tides and currents,
introduction to electronic navigation including GPS, navigating in fog, final exam.
The advantage of doing this course in five sessions, is to allow you to work
out the homework assignments at home.
Working out navigation problems outside of the classroom environment will
reinforce your classroom work and help you to build your skills quickly.
The ASA 105 Course,
Coastal Navigation is a prerequisite for taking
the ASA 106 Course, Advanced Coastal Cruising. During the 104 and 106 Courses you
will be putting your new found navigational skills to use while underway.
Cost $239.00
includes ASA certification and the newly published ASA course workbook/text with
DVD and charts.
Materials required:
15” parallel rules and 7”
dividers, (available for purchase at class).
#2 pencils,
Drafting eraser
Recommended Reading:
Chapman’s, Bowditch, Duttons or any navigation text.
In the event of class cancellations due to snow or unforeseen circumstances, the schedule may be revised.
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
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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.
The coastal sea navigation course requires in class hands on chart work as well as practicing at home. Sea Navigation Course, Coastal Navigation Course ASA 105 Coastal Sea Navigation Course, Boating Safety Course at Liberty Sailing School of Philadelphia, An American Sailing Association Certified Sail Training Facility offering courses for beginners to advanced. Sea Navigation Course.