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Celestial Navigation

Is your GPS fail safe? If you answered "no" to this question then this course is for you. You will learn the theory of celestial navigation required to safely navigate a vessel offshore. Topics include use of a sextant, principles of celestial navigation and the methods used to determine your position utilizing celestial sightings.

PRE-REQUISTES CYA Coastal Navigation.

OPTIONS Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks or Home Study.

FEE $315.00 + GST (includes text and exam) - Classroom
FEE $205.00 + GST (includes text and exam) - Home Study

OBJECTIVE To be able to demonstrate the celestial navigation theory required to safely navigate a sailing cruiser on an offshore passage. The Standard is applied practically in the Offshore Cruising Standard.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED CYA Celestial Navigation Standard

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SCHEDULE for 2010- Updated as of January 11, 2010

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Britannia Yacht Club

START FINISH CODE STATUS
January 19, 2010 March 30, 2010 CEL1 16 of 20 spaces open
January 18, 2011 March 29, 2011 CEL2