The evening portion of this class is offered at our Boathouse location. The on-water portion of the class will occur at a location to be decided.

This multi-session class involves an evening classroom session plus a full day on the water. The classroom sessions will build on the material introduced in Navigation & Seamanship 1. We will extend the concepts learned in the first class with an introduction to tides and tidal currents, and give students practice using tidal current atlases and tidal prediction tools and methods. We will cover the impact of tidal currents on trip planning and navigation, and explain how to use vector solutions to determine correct ferry angles for long crossings with tidal currents. We will also introduce the fundamentals of navigation by dead reckoning, and explain some of the special considerations of navigating in poor visibility such as in fog. We will also outline how to plan an extended trip. Then we will use charts, tide and current tables, and hypothetical weather forecasts to plan a variety of interesting trips.

The full day class on open water puts into practice the skills learned in the Navigation and Seamanship 1 & 2 classes. We will complete a day long trip in an area requiring navigation by piloting. Students will be actively involved in navigating throughout the day using the full range of skills learned in the classroom. Due to the nature of the open water environment, this navigation may take place in windy and choppy conditions, perhaps with poor visibility due to rain or fog. The class will take place in daylight hours.

Intro. to Navigation & Seamanship is scheduled periodically throughout the year. Call to reserve your spot in the next class.

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Outline: Navigation & Seamanship Part 2

• practice using tidal current atlases and tidal prediction tools and methods

• discover the impact of tidal currents on trip planning and navigation

• explain how to use vector solutions to determine correct ferry angles for long crossings with tidal currents

• introduce the fundamentals of navigation by dead reckoning

• discuss how to plan an extended trip

• use charts, tide and current tables, and hypothetical weather forecasts

• complete a day long trip in an area requiring navigation by piloting in an open water environment navigation may take place in windy and choppy conditions, perhaps with poor visibility due to rain or fog

On The Water, You Will Need:

- Tennis shoes or river sandals with wool socks or wetsuit booties
- Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30), lip balm (SPF 15)
- Sun hat, rain hat, and/or fleece hat
- Synthetic top and bottom (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
- Rain coat and rain pants
- Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit
- Water bottle (1 quart)
- Towel and change of clothes for ride home
- Lunch and snacks.

Optional Gear:
- Camera with film, batteries and dry storage

Meeting Place/Directions:

The evening portions of this class is offered at our Boathouse location. The on-water portion of the class will occur at a location to be decided.

 If you have any questions about what to bring please contact us. Alder Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories. We would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip. Please remember to keep your personal gear to a minimum, but keep your comfort in mind. Remember the goal is to travel light and efficiently.

Call for more information.

888.571.4545