Celestial Navigation
US SAILING Celestial Passagemaking Certification The Power of Navigation Without Modern Technology
There is perhaps no more magical or romantic seamanship skill than the art and science of celestial navigation. Even in today's age of satellite navigation, there is no surer way of determining your ship's position at sea than with sextant and skill. Through this 4-day, 31-hour classroom course, you will join the ranks of the few great seaman throughout history who can truly navigate the Seven Seas.
Topics Covered Include
- Use of the Sextant (Sun, Moon and Star Sights)
- Adjusting/Correcting the Sextant
- Calculating Latitude and Longitude Through Sight Reductions
- Determining Distance-Off
- Plotting a running fix
Format
- Four days/ 28 hours
- Offered several times each year
Tuition
$545 per person
Prerequisites
Coastal Navigation Certification (or equivalent skills)
Price: $545
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SPECIALS
"Basic Cruising Skippers Course"
Special Package
Basic Keelboat Certification = $895
Basic Cruising Certification = $1095
Bay Cruising Workshop = $75
On year US SAILING Membership = $60
Plus! Rugged West Marine
Foul Weather Gear! = $238*
PLUS! Membership Included! = $695
Total Package Value = $3200!
ONLY $1,595!
Offer good through 3/31/2012