Learn to navigate over the Winter! Take ANSA's Coastal Navigation class and earn ASA 105 certification. Get a Fix, plot a course, dead reckon, understand set and drift, leeway, and plan accordingly. Understand the impact of tides and currents and when it matters on the Chesapeake Bay. Use local charts generated with the new NCC application!
** NEW ** How to use your instrumentation and MFD, AWA, TWS, Boat Speed vs SOG, WPT ETA, VMG, Laylines (optional)
The fee for this class is $275. In addition students must have a current ANSA membership ($55 - $75), renewed as of Jan 1, 2024. Become a member.
There are no ASA course prerequisites for this class, however it is helpful if you have some sailing or motoring experience.
We will use a combination of Zooms and three Saturdays at the beautiful Hartge Yacht Harbor cottage.
Zoom 1 - Feb 19 19:00 - Intro, Q&A, schedule, resources
Day 1 - Feb 22 - Basic concepts, definitions, plotting skills & math
Zoom 2 - Feb 26 - Q&A, review topics, solve problems, next topics
Day 2 - Mar 1 - Advanced plotting, problem solving, set and drift, danger bearings, running fix
Zoom 3 - Mar 5 19:00 - Q&A, review topics, solve problems
Day 3 - Mar 8 - morning review and practice, afternoon exam
All sessions are optional based on your availability and need. Access to ANSA's previous navigation topic videos will also be provided in case you miss anything.
Following registration, ANSA will provide our training materials that provide a complete tutorial and guide to all of the navigation skills and requirements, practice problems, and links to previous class videos. However, students are also advised to utilize at least one other reference source to fully prepare for the exam.
