BCU Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning
Cost: £70
Course Description
This is a classroom based course that will cover the theoretical aspects and pre assessment requirements of the BCU 4 Star (Coastal Navigation) and 5 Star (Open Water) sea awards. Course aims include:
- To interpret sources of information including maps, charts, coastal pilots and tide tables.
- To navigate on the water using visual references and simple pilotage techniques e.g. transits, dead reckoning and a compass.
- To be able to source, interpret and apply a weather forecast to the marine environment.
- By the end of the course each student should have planned at least 2 coastal journeys that they can take home as references for further trip planning
- Students should also be aware of the range of resources they require to plan trips in the coastal environment.
You will only need to bring a note pad and pen. Any navigational equipment you have may be brought if you wish but these will be provided on the course.
Payment is required to secure a place, together with a completed registration form. No refund will be given for failure to attend the course. There is also a BCU administration to pay on completion of the course. This is £5 BCU Members, £10 for non BCU Members.
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