Learn to navigate the Whitsundays, using traditional paper chart plotting techniques, combined with electronic navigational aids.
Research the Whitsundays area, considering marina locations, best anchorages and moorings, parks locality maps, facilities and activities guide, reef protection areas, GBRMPA Zoning Map.
Forecasting the prevailing conditions, wind and tidal movement for optimum Passage plan.
Understand:
- IALA Buoyage System
- Chart Features & Symbols
- Latitude & Longitude Coordinates
- Compass True & Magnetic
- Compass Bearings & Conversions
- Calculating Distance Speed & Time
- Tide Calculations
- Fuel Calculations
- Passage Planning
Class numbers: minimum 2 persons, maximum 4 persons.
For those wanting to plan longer distance voyages using traditional paper chart plotting techniques, combined with electronic navigational aids, we also offer:
“Offshore Navigation Course – Gold Coast to Lady Musgrave”
