NAV1 Essential Marine Navigation is a US Sailing course that offers instruction on using electronic navigation techniques for safe, reliable navigation in the marine environment. This course provides a US Sailing certification upon passing a written and practical test at the end of the course. This course will be conducted in a classroom environment with hands-on training using electronic smart phones and tablets using the Garmin Navionics marine Boating APP software.  The only prerequisite is each student must have either an Apple or Android smart phone or tablet with a GPS chip with the Garmin Navionics Boating APP software already installed on their device.

This two-day course runs from 8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

 

Price:  $545 per person

How do I register?
Call 410-280-2040 or email admin@jportinc.com for more information

Classroom Presentations Include:

The Context of Modern Navigation
     What is Navigation?
     Ongoing Evolution of Electronic Navigation
     Essential Marine Navigation
Navigation Concepts
     Position, Direction, Distance, Speed
     Chart Features & Symbols
Using Electronic Navigation Systems
     Electronic Navigation Systems (ENS)
     Types of Electronic Navigation Devices: Installed Devices
     Types of Electronic Navigation Devices: Portable & Mobile Devices
     Electronic Charts
     Chart Display Customization
     Customization of Electronic Navigation Systems
     Basic Functions
     Building a Route
     Steering to a Waypoint
     Sailing-Specific Navigation Information
     Additional Resources
     Using an Autopilot
Aids to avigation (ATON)
     IALA Systems A & B
     Types of Aids to Navigation
     AIS Aids to Navigation (AIS ATON)
     Western River System
     Intercoastal Waterway System (ICW)
Tides and Currents
     Tides
     Chart (Sounding) Datum
     Determining Tide Height
     Depth Sounders
     Safe Passage over Shallow Waters
     Chart (Height) Datum
     Safe Passage under Overhead Obstructions
     Currents
     Current Considerations
Eyeball Piloting
     Piloting Concepts
     Use of Ranges
     Pilotage Using Color of the Water
Independent Navigation Systems
     Purpose & Considerations
Trip Planning
     Resources
     Planning Considerations
     Navigation Considerations
Navionics Boating APP
     Home Screen
     Basic Settings and Functions
     Building a Route
     Following a Route and Creating a Track
     Exporting and Importing a Route