Navigation for ACA Instructor Certification Classes

Navigation: How to Use a Compass: The basics of how to use a compass. It includes definitions of the parts of a compass.

How to Read a Marine Chart Part 1: Learn the difference between a chart, a map and topo maps. Learn the basics of how to read a chart.

How to Read a Marine Chart Part 2: Learn the nitty-gritty details of reading a chart. Learn about what all those little numbers are all over a chart, learn about markers, buoys and lights. Learn about tidal features, shoreline and seabed features.

Course, Bearings and Headings: Learn about the difference between each of these terms and how they work in the real world.

Tides :

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Understanding Magnetic Deviation: Magnetic deviation can make all your readings incorrect. Learn how to detect it and to correct for it.

Navigation: Variation and Declination: These magnetic forces are present throughout the world and can change your compass reading. Learn how to account for variation or declination in the area you’re taking a trip in so that you can match your readings to the map or chart.

Further Reading :

Lastly :

Print Your Own NOAA Charts: Learn how to find and print NOAA charts for free. This can save your 1000s of dollars.

NOAA Marine Chart Converter: Learn how to use a free and open source tool to convert NOAA charts into usable image files that you can print at home.

If you have some navigation tools ie: compass and any other interesting navigation things please bring with you and we can discuss.

 Jekyll Charts & Here
Carolina Beach, NC Charts Here
Annapolis, Md Charts Here
Amelia Island to St Augustine, Fl Charts Here
Tampa / St Pete, Fl Charts Here
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