Event
Description
What: Charts & Compass: Basic Navigation
Who: John Abercrombie
Skill Level: All SISKA members welcome but class size limited to 8.
When: Tuesday, February 5th and 12th, 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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