Basic Navigation & Boat Handling - Part 1
Suggested Prerequisite Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Details This self-study course includes sections covering basic navigation skills (how to use a compass, read and interpret nautical charts, understanding the navigation aids - buoy system, and the basic features and use of electronic navigation devices) as well as boat handling and safety topics including: selecting and using lines and knots, anchoring, docking, understanding and mitigating the impact of weather, collision avoidance rules, anchoring, docking and other related topics. Each section includes course notes, instructional videos, knowledge checks – skill-testing quizzes and exercises, and links to supporting resources. An optional final exam and completion certificate is also available.
This course is designed as a self-study program - the learner is responsible for setting their own pace in completing the material. There is a course schedule to guide participants. Support/assistance is available through an online “student forum” where participants can direct written questions to the instructor team. The response standard for questions is < 24 hours.
Additional Information
This course is designed with several features that facilitate a self-study program. As such you are responsible for setting your own pace, however, a weekly schedule has been added as a suggested guid... Read moree to assist you in completing the course in a timely manner. Support/assistance is provided through email . Please direct written questions to the CPS-ECP instructor. The response standard for answers to your questions is < 24 hours. The courses are available to anyone, but we recommend that you have successfully completed the Pleasure Craft Operators Card exam. Squadrons from coast to coast are offering this course, so we suggest you choose a Squadron from your area/region so we can better respond to questions of a "local" nature. If you are not a CPS-ECP member may consider joining a Squadron in your area to facilitate your continued interest in boater education.Read less
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This course is a self study course that you can take at your own pace. The course includes sections covering basic navigation skills (using a compass, reading and interpreting nautical charts, underst... Read moreanding the navigation aids - buoy system, and exploring the basic features and use of Electronic Navigation devices), legal responsibilities and safety measures, selecting and using lines and knots, anchoring, docking, understanding the impact of weather on boater safety, electrical hazards, collision avoidance rules, tides and currents, and other related topics. Each section includes course notes, instructional video, knowledge checks – skill testing quizzes and exercises, and links to supplementary resources. An optional final “multiple choice” exam is also available. Any questions, please reach out to the contact listed. Prerequisite Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)Read less
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This course is designed with several features that facilitate a self-study program. As such you are responsible for setting your own pace, however, a weekly schedule has been added as a suggested gui... Read morede to assist you in completing the course in a timely manner. Support/assistance is provided through an online “student forum” where you can direct written questions to the CPS-ECP instructor team. The response standard for answers to your questions is < 24 hours. The courses are available to anyone, but we recommend that you have successfully completed the Pleasure Craft Operators Card exam. Squadrons from coast to coast are offering this course, so we suggest you choose a Squadron from your area/region so we can better respond to questions of a "local" nature. If you are not a CPS-ECP member may consider joining a Squadron in your area to facilitate your continued interest in boater education.Read less
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Online registration is now closed. Please click the "Keep me informed" box, above
Online registration is now closed. Please click the "Keep me informed" box, above
Additional Information
This course is designed as a self-study program - the learner is responsible for setting their own pace in completing the material. There is a course schedule to guide participants. Support/assistance... Read more is available through an online “student forum” where participants can direct written questions to the instructor team. The response standard for questions is < 24 hours.Read less
Pricing and Packages:
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