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Navigation Exercise – Mountaineers Sailing Class
Here are the questions and answers for the Mountaineers Sailing Crew Class Navigation Exercise There is a Chartlet with the answers drawn on it. The answers match the Chartlet handed out in class. If you misplaced or did not receive … Continue reading →
Posted in Navigation, Safety Thoughts, Sailing and Boating Skills
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Tagged boating safety, Chart Reading, Nav. Exercise, Piloting
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Puget Sound Area Marine Training Charts
Selected Puget Sound Charts with prominent marine points highlighted. Use as a training aid to learn the area or to find points on a chart quicker. The area points are in a white bubble with black border, this makes finding … Continue reading →
Posted in Aux Activities, Navigation, Sailing and Boating Skills
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Tagged boating safety, Chart Reading
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Navigation Exercise 1
Crew Course Navigation Exercise 1 This is a basic Navigation exercise but the problems are typical of those seen by a recreational boater. The questions are “Bite Sized” and except for one question, each question stands alone from the others. … Continue reading →
Posted in Navigation, Sailing and Boating Skills
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Tagged boating safety, Chart Reading, Nav. Exercise, Piloting
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Quick Overview of Marine Charts
CHARTS A chart is a map that shows a view of the ocean, lake, river or harbor and the shores associated with them. The chart includes information on water depth (depth can be in feet, meters or fathoms), overhead clearances, … Continue reading →
Posted in Navigation, Sailing and Boating Skills
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Tagged boating safety, Chart Reading, crew skills, Piloting
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