Summary

This is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater.

Topics include which boat is for you - equipment for your boat - trailering your boat - handling your boat - your "highway" signs - rules of the nautical road - inland boating - boating safely - introduction to navigation - powering your boat - lines and knots for your boat - weather and boating - your boat's radio.

WEEKEND NAVIGATOR

Summary

This is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat operators. The course is divided into two major parts designed to educate the boating enthusiast in skills required for a safe voyage on a variety of waters and boating conditions.

Topics include what is navigation – fundamental of waypoint navigation – planning with GPS and paper charts – planning with digital charts – planning to avoid danger – underway with GPS and paper charts – underway with digital charts – double-checking with instruments – eye of the mariner – what to do if the GPS quits – planning as you go with GPS – tides, winds, and currents – navigating with radar – using depth in navigation – using the radio in navigation – using an electronic compass – using an autopilot in navigation – navigating harbors and channels with electronics – navigating under adverse conditions – a last word in avoiding danger – other instrumentation in navigation – use of weather instruments.

Classes are held at Hingham High School; view Class Schedule.

Note: Class manual will be provided to each registered student.  A materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class (check only).