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Marine Navigation - Sept 25, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 (7-9pm ET Thursdays) - Zoom
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You won’t ever get lost or run aground when you know marine navigation, whether for short day trips or long multi-day cruises.

Learn the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS in conjunction with charts and other marine data. The Marine Navigation course teaches you how to use the GPS along with traditional dead reckoning techniques for planning and laying out safe routes, as well as ensuring that you are on-course while underway.

What's included?

Charts and their interpretation
Landmarks and navigation aids (buoys, day marks, lights, etc.)
Plotting courses and determining direction and distance
The mariner's compass and converting between True and Magnetic
Use of GPS - basic GPS displays and information they provide, setting up waypoints and routes, staying on a GPS course
Pre-planning courses and entering them into the GPS
Monitoring progress and determining position by both GPS and traditional techniques such as bearings and dead reckoning
The "Seaman's Eye" - simple skills for checking that one is on course

Members $80, Non-Members $130

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Introduction to Marine Batteries - Oct 22, 2025 (7-9pm ET) - Zoom

Boat batteries are easy to forget – until they conk out and ruin your adventure. Learn the ins and outs of marine batteries before leaving the dock. This seminar covers how to:

Choose the best battery for your boat
Maintain your battery for longer life
Get the best performance from your charging system
Work safely with batteries
Get expert tips on both lead-acid and lithium batteries, plus upgrade considerations.

Members $25, Non-Members $45

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Crew at the Helm - Nov 13, 2025 (7-9pm ET) - Zoom

Are you a regular passenger on your family’s or friend’s boat? Looking to join your spouse on boating adventures? Learn the essential boating skills you need to operate a boat safely and become a confident and valued crew member.

Crew at the Helm (formerly called Partner in Command) introduces boating activities including an understanding of anchoring, docking, navigation and much more. You’ll discover how to prepare for bad weather, provide first aid, handle on-board emergencies, and be a self-assured first mate onboard.

Members $25, Non-Members $45

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