Coastal Navigation Course
We are thrilled to announce our comprehensive three-part Coastal Navigation course designed to enhance your maritime skills. This course is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and techniques required for accurately navigating coastal and inland waters.
Upon completion of this course and successfully passing the exam candidates will earn the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation certification.
Notes: (1) This is the only PSC offering of ASA 105 in 2027; (2) ASA 105 is a prerequisite for ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising) and other ASA certifications.
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Course Structure:
- Part 1 & 2 (Saturdays, February 13th and 20th): These sessions will focus on building skills such as understanding lines of position, dead reckoning methodologies, utilizing ranges, estimating positions, executing running fixes, and applying danger bearings.
- Part 3 (Saturday, February 27th): This is the Pentagon Sailing Club's unified testing day, to include the ASA 105 exam, the Rules of the Road exam, and the PSC General Knowledge Test. Candidates must register for their respective exam on a separate event at no additional charge.
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Course Materials: Students should order their own copies of the following items:
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Course Instructors: The lead course instructor will be PSC Instructor and USCG-licensed Captain Bill Schwab. Additional qualified staff will be onsite as assistant instructors.
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For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Training Commodore.
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Let's embark on this educational journey together and equip yourself with the navigational skills necessary to confidently pilot through challenging waters. Join us and expand your horizons, gaining navigation expertise under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
Refunds: Due to anticipated high demand for this course, no enrollment refunds will not be offered later than two (2) weeks before the start of the course.
