January 21, 2021
2021-01-21T18:00:00
This program is a two-day virtual course. Day 1 starts on January 21, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This class then resumes on January 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Online-Charleston County Parks
Virtual Coastal Navigation
Thursday, January 21, 2021
This course introduces you to all aspects of coastal navigation. The basics of maps and charts, compasses, aids to navigation, declination/variation, and rules of the nautical road will be covered. Also learn more advanced navigational skills such as dead reckoning, range lines, fixes, following bearings, triangulation, and compensating for the current. Sea kayakers and other coastal travelers will enjoy learning from these informative classes. Gain confidence and skills to feel at ease knowing where you are and how to get to where you want to go.
This program is virtual and will be held online via Zoom. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link prior to the start of the program.