Coastal Navigation Courses

These courses will give you the theory necessary to successfully navigate in unfamiliar waters. There are two course standards: 

Basic Coastal Navigation Standard
Required for the Sail Canada "Intermediate Cruising Standard" 

Intermediate Coastal Navigation Standard
Required for the Sail Canada "Advanced Cruising Standard"

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Format: 
- Home study course
- Workshops

Certification: 
Sail Canada - Basic  Navigation Standard
Sail Canada - Intermediate Navigation Standard

Prerequisites for: 
- Basic Navigation:                    None
- Intermediate  Navigation:  Basic Navigation

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Coastal Navigation - Course description

The Home Study course materials cover both the Basic and the Intermediate Coastal Navigation standards. You can do the basic course only, do both levels or if you have the basic standard just take the intermediate level.
You will require a proctor to receive, administer and return the exam.
This could be a co-worker or someone else you know (not family members). Libraries & schools sometimes offer this service as well.
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The Workshop is ideal for students enrolled in the Home Study course or sailors who want to review chart works, aids to navigation or anything else that might be easier explained in person

Coastal Navigation - course details

​Basic Coastal Navigation
The curriculum covers the role of the navigator and introduces the publications, aids to navigation, tools and techniques that support planning and safe passage making. The student is exposed to basic plotting and position determination methods. This course covers information key to the effective use of electronics.
​After successful completion, you can continue the course at anytime to complete the Intermediate Coastal Navigation.
​Download: Sailing course information

Intermediate Coastal Navigation
The curriculum focus is on near shore navigation and covers position determination methods using non-electronic means as well as methods for dealing with current and leeway. The course also covers the determination of intermediate tidal heights and introduces the student to the basics of passage planning and to the impact that the Collision Regulations may have on navigational practice.

​Download: Sailing course information

Coastal Navigation Workshop
1. Chart work & how to use plotting tools
Plotting of  latitude and longitude, laying off a course,  dead reckoning, measuring distance, Variation.

2. Aids to Navigation 
Review & practice

3. Discuss specific questions from students.
If there is time left we do a pilotage exercise (using danger bearings)
Bring your own chart & plotting tools.

Included in course cost
Course & exercise book, Chart 3463 (Georgia Strait South),  plotting materials (square plotter, parallel ruler & dividers), email & phone access to   instructor, exam reviews, Sail Canada exam & certification fees.
Please note: The course material includes everything you need for the Intermediate Navigation.

Included in course cost
Access to   instructor, exam reviews, Sail Canada exam & certification fees.
​Please note: You will need the course material from the basic course.

Included in course cost
Classroom instruction.
​Location: Granville Island
​Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Course Cost
Home study course - basic :   $449  ($399 for returning clients)

Course Cost
​Home study course - intermediate :   $150

Course Cost
New clients - $69
Returning clients - $39
For 4 hour workshop

​- All cost plus tax: 5% GST
- Rates are per person

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