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Advanced Courses
prerequisite required
 Seamanship Course (Formerly Piloting course)
Recommended Prerequisite: The Boating Course
The new full colour Seamanship Course builds on some of the techniques introduced in the Boating Course.
Seamanship uses traditional navigation, GPS fixes, Way Points, along with the introduction of Deviation, in the three homework cruises, and the examination take home cruises.
This course offers: interpretation of charts, the DR plot, bearings, fixes, running fixes, and Collision Regulations; and the exciting concept of plotting and labeling in True and Magnetic, adopted by the Training Department.
Seamanship, explains the skills needed to understand the hazards of weather, wind, waves, tides, and tidal currents and how to deal with them.
When unforeseen circumstances arise such as man-overboard, and medical emergencies the seamanship course counsels the student, as to where and how to acquire the skills to deal with potentially life-threatening situations, and of course you can “learn the ropes”, from knots, hitches, bends, and splices.
 Advanced Piloting
Recommended Prerequisite: Piloting or Seamanship
Classes start October 12 to December 14 at KYC @ 7 pm to 9 pm
On-line Registration
A necessary course in advanced coastal navigation for short duration trips out of sight of land, the Advanced Piloting course will give you greater accuracy in positioning and plotting exercises, as well as adherence to standardized labeling. Your chartwork skills will be developed to standards recognized in the maritime industry.
You will be taken out of the realm of conning and visual plotting to coastal cruising out of sight of land, navigating in tidal waters, dealing with current, standing clear of danger, and determining position by visual observation or with the use of electronic devices.
Develop a back-up system to your electronic navigation tools and advance your piloting skills by taking this exciting course.
 Celestial Navigation
Recommended Prerequisite: Advanced Piloting
The practice of celestial navigation involves careful observation of the sun and moon as well as planets and stars. Combining them with centuries-old principles allows a navigator to determine the vessel’s position.
We all want the convenience and accuracy of electronic navigational aids, but a prudent navigator will never attempt a long voyage without the knowledge and skills of celestial navigation. Learn how to guide yourself with the stars if salt water or lightning has damaged your electronic navigation equipment. Let the sky be your guide.
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