TS&CC Spring "Rust Remover" Refresher Clinic

Saturday May 11th 10:00am to 3:00pm

                   With sailing season just around the corner, adult TS&CC students and Fleet members are invited to attend the TS&CC "Rust Remover" refresher clinic on May 11th.  Our instructors will update you on the new Sail Canada CANSail system, teach a 420 rigging seminar and review sailing theory.  We will answer your questions regarding program and membership options that will help you to improve your sailing skills this season. The cost to attend this clinic is $10.00 per person with lunch provided. Please register early as space is limited.

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2013 Coastal Navigation Course

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Prerequisite Sessions 1 to 4

Session 1.      Publications, The Chart, Chart Symbols (other than buoyage)

           Why coastal navigation

           Examination of publications describing the navigation system

           A detailed look at charts including the compass rose, chart symbols and the lateral and cardinal buoyage systems

Session 2.      The buoyage system and basic plotting skills

          Using navigation publications

          Basic Plotting skills

          Plotting a course line

          Types of course plot: course steered, over ground, made good

          Finding latitude and longitude

          Measuring direction and distance

Session 3.      Introduction to non-electronic Position Determination

          The ships log

          Traditional position determination methods

          DR

          Position Fixes

          Lines of position

          2 and 3 bearing fix

          Determining travel time and arrival time - ETA

Session 4.      Using Canadian Tide and Current Tables   -   GPS - Electronic Position Determination

          Tide and current tables

          Tide and current basics

          Using Canadian tide tables for reference and secondary ports

          Using Canadian Current tables - reference and secondary ports

          GPS

          Introduction to GPS Basics and GPS operating principles

          Making use of GPS basic functionality

Course Dates & Time: Wednesday evenings 7:00pm to 9:45pm February 13, 20, 27 & March 6

Cost: $195.00 - notes, chart, tools and HST included  

              Optional Weekend Session - CYA Certification

              
Note: Completion of the four Wednesday evening course is a prerequisite to attend the Weekend Session.

          Material covered includes:

          Position determination methods

          DR

          Position Fixes

          Lines of position, Fixes using lines of position, Running fix

          Estimated Position

          ETA and Revised ETA

          Dealing with current and leeway

          Determining course to steer, Determination of current set and drift

           Course Dates & Time: Saturday & Sunday March 16 & 17, 9:30am to 4:00pm.
           The written exam is on Wednesday March 20, 7:00pm to 10:00pm and test review 
           is scheduled for March 27, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

         
           Course Cost: $225.00 - exam materials and HST included

Attachments:

Race Officer Course Registration Form

[Race Officer Course Registration Form]

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