Coastal Navigation - Basic and intermediate
Simply Sailing is pleased to partner with Great Circle Courses, a learning content publisher, to provide a blend of online and in-person classroom Coastal Navigation lessons to effectively reach a broad range of local and remote sailors.
Basic Coastal Navigation Standard
Required for the Sail Canada "Intermediate Cruising Standard"
Intermediate Coastal Navigation Standard
Required for the Sail Canada "Advanced Cruising Standard"
Basic Coastal Navigation Standard
Required for the Sail Canada "Intermediate Cruising Standard"
Intermediate Coastal Navigation Standard
Required for the Sail Canada "Advanced Cruising Standard"
Format Options
Classroom Courses Online Homestudy Workshops |
Sail Canada Certification
Basic Coastal Navigation Standard Intermediate Coastal Navigation Standard |
Prerequisites
Basic Navigation - No prerequisite Intermediate Navigation - Basic Navigation required |
Coastal Navigation course FORMATS
HOMESTUDY Basic Coastal Navigation - six weeks
CLASSROOM Basic Coastal Navigation - three weeks
HOMESTUDY and CLASSROOM NOTES
EXAM CHALLENGE options are not available. Instead, register for any upcoming HOMESTUDY course below. Completing modules and attending live sessions is encouraged but optional.
- five online modules of filmed lessons
- two group interactive zoom sessions (Part A Intro and Part B Exam prep)
- practice exercises with instructor feedback
- final session is the exam
CLASSROOM Basic Coastal Navigation - three weeks
- 'Flipped Classroom' format
- five online modules of filmed lessons, to prepare for...
- ...five hands-on practice sessions in the classroom, two sessions per week
- final class is the exam
- followed by a group debrief ten days after the exam
HOMESTUDY and CLASSROOM NOTES
- Course Materials are mailed out at the time of registration for both online homestudy and classroom courses.
- Online modules can be accessed two weeks before the start date, and will be available until two weeks after the exam date.
- Watch the first module before attending the first classroom or live session.
- Missed, moved or repeat exams can be rescheduled during any Exam Only session, $50.
EXAM CHALLENGE options are not available. Instead, register for any upcoming HOMESTUDY course below. Completing modules and attending live sessions is encouraged but optional.
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Basic Coastal Navigation
Learn the role of the navigator, aids to navigation, tools and techniques, publications, read charts, find positions, plot and label courses, create pilotage plans, use electronics effectively 6 classes over 3 weeks 3 hrs/class |
Intermediate Coastal Navigation
Near shore navigation, including methods to determine position, adjusting for current, and leeway, calculating intermediate tidal height, and passage planning. 5 classes over 3 weeks 3 hrs/class |
Navigation Workshop
Hands on chart work, additional exercises, review navigation aids and chart symbols. For online homestudy students or experienced sailors seeking a review. |
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Basic Navigation includes
Textbook, Chart 3463 (Strait of Georgia, Southern Portion), plotting tools (parallel rule, dividers, pencil, eraser) |
Intermediate Navigation includes
Textbook, square plotter Chart 3463 and plotting tools are needed but not provided. |
Workshop includes
Classroom instruction Granville Island One Day 9am to 1pm |
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Basic Navigation Cost
New Student $449 Discount* $399 CLASSROOM Basic Navigation
HOMESTUDY Basic Navigation
3 Zoom sessions over 6 weeks
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Intermediate Navigation Cost
New Student $275 Discount* $245 CLASSROOM Intermediate Navigation
HOMESTUDY Intermediate Navigation
3 Zoom sessions over 6 weeks 
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Workshop Cost
Four hours in classroom New Student $95 Discount* $65 Workshop
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5% GST will be added during registration
*Discount rate for returning clients with a full basic or intermediate course
5% GST will be added during registration
*Discount rate for returning clients with a full basic or intermediate course
Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'
