Hoofer Navigation Course
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Gene Rankin
Robert Cape
Matthias Rupp
Victor-charles (Vc) Scafati
Laura Scandurra
Event Information
- Description
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Event Information: The goal of this 6-week course is to introduce you to the techniques of nautical navigation and orienteering so that you can confidently explore new bodies of water on your next adventure. Of course, much of our navigation today is done using GPS and electronic chart plotters. However, learning with a paper chart will make it easier to understand the fundamental techniques, enabling you to quickly apply your knowledge to each unique software program that you encounter.
We will be following the American Sailing Association’s “Coastal Navigation, Advanced Cruising Techniques” by Mike Pyzel. There will be several charts and plotting tools available for instructor demonstrations. For students to get the most out of this course, it is recommended that students acquire a copy of training chart 1210TR and a set of parallel rules and dividers for navigation to work through the techniques and chart practice problems on their own. There is otherwise no fee for this course.
Students who successfully complete the course’s optional final exam will earn a Hoofer “Coastal Navigator” rating.
Location: Except for February 6th, expect classes to be in the chartroom. Check TITU for more information.
Prerequisites: This course is open for signup to anyone who has a keelboat light rating or crew rating. Please contact headofinstruction@hoofersailing.org if you would like an exception or have any questions!
Post-Lesson Resources:
- Event Type
- Lesson / Training (ratings may be achieved)
- Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- If this event is cancelled more than 24 hours in advance, participants will be notified via the email associated with their membership account. If the event needs to be cancelled within 24 hours of the event start time, the instructor will call each participant individually via the phone number associated with their membership account. We ask that students remove themselves from a lesson as soon as they know they will be unable to attend; lessons dropped within 24 hours of the lesson's start time will be considered a Late Drop. If you no-show for a lesson without informing the instructor, they may temporarily suspend your lesson sign-up privileges.
- Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
- It is recommended that students acquire a copy of training chart 1210TR and a set of parallel rules and dividers for navigation
- Food and Equipment Information
- (not set)
Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 20 | 0 |
| Waiting List | 5 | 0 |