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Piloting

PILOTING



Prerequisite:    Boating
Date:                September 25th
Duration:          12 Weeks
Time:                7 pm to 9:30 pm one night a week
Location:          RKYC

Instructor:         Fraser Forsythe


The Piloting course includes interpretation of charts, the DR plot, bearings, FIXes, determination of course to steer in a current, and calculating distance off.

The course also tackles the hazards of weather, wind, waves, currents, tides and how to deal with them. Finally, it examines vessel handling specific to hull speed, stability, rudders and propellers.

Indulge yourself. Sign up for the Piloting course today. .

Course Kit includes: Student Notes, Homework Folder, Training Chart "A".