Navigation
Course
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The Coastal Patrol Navigation Course is based on the requirements of the A.Y.F (Australian Yachting Federation) National Motor Cruising Scheme and is intended to assist those who wish to cruise in yachts and motor powered craft to obtain the necessary skills to do so. The course consists of Basic Navigation followed by Coastal Navigation.
Who should attend?
Those persons who wish to improve their knowledge and the skills required to navigate a vessel in a safe manner.
Course Admission:
There are no pre-requisites for members of the public.
Learning Outcomes:
Attendance at this course will enable participants to:
describe the types of charts and the terms and symbols used.
demonstrate an understanding of horizontal and vertical sextant angles and how to plot positions..
demonstrate an ability to plot running fixes.
Resolve speed, distance and time by formulae.
demonstrate an ability to use basic navigation instruments.
predict the height of tides between high and low water.
demonstrate an understanding of electronic instruments used as an aid to navigation..
Course Duration:
The Basic Navigation course is conducted over a period of 8 weeks consisting of two hour theory on Thursday nights commencing at 7.30 pm and some practical sessions on weekends.
The Coastal Navigation course follows immediately after the Basic Course and is conducted over 7 weeks on Thursday nights. Some practical exercises are conducted on some weekends.
Basic Navigation must be completed before Coastal Navigation is commenced.
Course fees:
Basic Navigation-
General Public $82.50
MRSS Member $71.50
Coastal Navigation-
General Public $49.50
MRSS member $44.00General Notes:
Course fee includes an A4 binder for the course notes and handouts.
Progressive assessments are conducted throughout the course.
Students must supply their own drawing instruments and charts, i.e,: Douglas protractor, dividers, compass, parallel rule or roller rule, soft lead 2B pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser. The Naval Charts required are Aus 197, 5011, Practice Charts 5121 and 5169A.