What:   Charts & Compass:  Basic Navigation

Who:   John Abercrombie

Skill Level:   All SISKA members welcome but class size limited to 8.

When:   Tuesday, February 5^th and 12^th, 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Each workshop comprises 2 evening classes, one week apart.

The classes will run from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Pre-class help will be available from 6:30 onward.

Where:   Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas Street (McKenzie exit off of Blanchard Road) Multi-Purpose Room

The Plan:

This workshop will focus on some basic navigation techniques that can be used while paddling or at a campsite, as well as during pre-trip planning.

We'll try to maximize the time spent in 'hands-on' work during the workshop.

There will be a pre-workshop 'homework assignment' for each evening, which should be completed before the workshop.

Topics will include:

Basic skills when using a nautical chart

Using Chart 1 to interpret chart symbols

Measuring distance on a chart, and estimating paddling time

Kayak compasses and navigation tools

True and Magnetic bearings

Drawing a course line/heading/bearing on a chart and finding its Magnetic direction

There will be time during the second evening class to explore further topics of interest to participants.

Workshop Materials:

Participants will need CHS Chart 1 and CHS Chart 3441 (Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and Satellite Channel) to complete the pre-class worksheet, and must bring Chart 3441 to the workshop.

A navigation protractor will be supplied to each participant at the workshop ( cost is included in the class fee).

The first pre-class worksheet, materials list, and book/resources list will be emailed to each participant upon registration.

Cost:   $35 

Participants will need CHS Chart 1 and CHS Chart 3441 (Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and Satellite Channel) to complete the pre-class worksheet, and must bring Chart 3441 to the workshop.

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