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2008

Coastal Navigation 2008 (ASA#105)

Four day classroom course conducted over two weekends by an experienced Master Mariner in two locations:

Weekends: March 15, 16, 29 & 30
in the Philadelphia Suburbs 
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Willow Grove, PA
Fee: $400 includes Study References and ASA Exam

Refer to Book Descriptions for more information on the Study References.

Course includes basic chart reading and interpretation, plotting techniques, compass reading corrections, bearings, fixes, running fixes, relative bearings, current vector corrections, chart symbols and publications such as Charts and Chart Catalogs, Coast Pilot, Light List, Tide and Current Tables, Notices to Mariners, Navigation Rules and much more. ASA#105 Coastal Navigation Certification available.

Four day classroom course conducted over two weekends by an experienced Sailing Master in the Philadelphia Suburbs at the Courtyard Marriott hotel, Willow Grove, PA

Weekends: April 12, 13, 26 & 27
in the Philadelphia Suburbs 
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Willow Grove, PA
Fee: $400 includes Study References and ASA Exam

Refer to Book Descriptions for more information on the Study References.

Course includes celestial navigation theory and terminology, demonstration of the sextant and other instruments used in ocean navigation, ocean charts and plotting sheets, log keeping and dead reckoning plotting methods, celestial shooting techniques, calculational procedures for the Sun, Moon, Planets and the navigational stars, noon sights, Polaris calculations, locating stars and planets, compass calibration using the Sun, estimated positions, current vectors, running fixes and more. ASA#107 Celestial Navigation Certification available.

Coastal Navigation (ASA-105) and Celestial Navigation (ASA-107) may also be completed through our Home Study Program.

When you are ready for testing, you may complete the testing at our office in Rock Hall, Maryland.  We schedule testing on an individual basis, and will do our best to come up with a time that suits  you.  You may also arrange to take the test when you come for a sailing course, or at a public library near you if you are able to arrange for the proctoring of the exam with them.  

Each test takes at least four hours to complete, and some people may take as much as six hours.

Fee: $275 per course 
including books and ASA exam and certification

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