Advanced Boat Handling for Coastal Passage

Course Overview

The Advanced Boat Handling for Coastal Passage course develops high-level skills for making coastal passages safely and efficiently. This course focuses on practical navigation techniques including blind navigation.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced power boat handling techniques
• Coastal passage planning
• Blind navigation methods
• Electronic navigation integration
• Weather routing
• Emergency navigation procedures

Course Content

Passage Planning

Comprehensive planning for coastal passages including weather windows, tidal gates, and contingency planning.

Blind Navigation

Techniques for navigating when visual references are limited or unavailable, using instruments and dead reckoning.

Advanced Boat Handling

Refined handling skills for challenging coastal conditions and varied sea states.

Certification

Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Competency on Power Boat Handling on Practical Coastal Navigation.