Charts & Chart Plotters Basics - October 25, November 1 & 8th, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

Join Captain Deb for this 3-part course that will introduce you Charts and your Chart Plotter.  You will be able to accurately plot your course so you can safely reach your favorite destinations. This capability is so important while traveling by boat. Navigation skills  will allow you to look closely at the route(s) options that you may want to follow, considering the current, weather conditions and how you can safely maneuver to your destination. Your chart plotter is an amazing tool, that allows you to see in the moment, your dashboard that gives you the details to confidently manage your passage.

TIME - 90 minutes  each day   12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time

• Confidently read and understand your charts and use your chart plotter while sailing/boating
• Latitudes & Longitudes
• Depth soundings
• Underwater topography
• Land physical characteristics
• Using a compass
• Currents and Tides
• Getting the correct chart for your trip
• Compass Rose – what is it, how to use it
• Calculating distance, measuring a course
• Finding your points on your chart (first point to second point)
• Navigator
• Begin testing your skills by being the navigator
• Learn how to use the Chart plotter
• GPS
• Manufacturers
• Modes/settings
• AIS receiving and what you see and how to use it
• Using other apps Navionics, Predict Wind, Windy

 90 minutes per class

REQUIRED Materials Not Included

NOAA Training Chart: 13205TR Map – January 1, 2012 

Weems & Plath #176 Marine Navigation Ultralight Divider

Weems & Plath Marine Navigation Parallel Ruler (Aluminum Arms, 15-Inch)