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Chart 18446 Lab Exercise – Crew Class–Part 1
Chart familiarization Lab Exercise done by the sailing crew class in the Fall of 2011. This has examples of common questions encountered by small boat operators. The Exercise was worked as a group effort by the students at each table. … Continue reading →
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Navigation Exercise 2
NAVIGATION EXERCISE # 2 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. This … Continue reading →
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Nautical Training Charts
Nautical Training Charts are outdated nautical charts that are used for educational purposes. The charts are “frozen” with no updates made to the charts, this means that charting remains consistent from year to year so class material and test questions … Continue reading →
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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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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 →
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Piloting and Navigators Quick Reference
A two sided quick reference card for navigators with common abbreviations, Speed / Distance / Time Formulas, Correcting and Uncorrecting a Compass (TVMDC), Common navigation Drafting Symbols and Their Usage, and Nautical Conversion Factors Can’t quite remember TVMDC and if … Continue reading →
