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Introducing the … United States Power Squadrons' Chart Smart Seminar. An Introduction to Compasses, Charts & Piloting Finding Your Way On The Water. What Does Chart Smart Offer ?. An introduction to the basics of piloting including:. Compasses & TVMDC. Charts & 60D=ST.
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Introducing the … • United States Power Squadrons' • Chart Smart Seminar An Introduction to Compasses, Charts & Piloting Finding Your Way On The Water
What Does Chart Smart Offer ? • An introduction to the basics of piloting including: • Compasses & TVMDC • Charts & 60D=ST • Position Determination via latitude & longitude • Dead Reckoning
Class #1 Piloting - The Mariner's Compass Charts Aids to Navigation Class #2 Piloting - Distance, Speed, Time Piloting - Determining Position & Dead Reckoning Class Exercises Overall Agenda
What will you be able to do at the end of the Chart Smart Seminar ? • At the end of the 2 classes, you will be able to: • Understand the myriad of data on a nautical chart • Utilize basic plotting tools - plotter & dividers • Use your chart & plotting tools to establish a course • Use your ship's compass to follow a course • Estimate your position on a course • In addition to the Chart Smart student manual, you may also purchase the USPS course plotter and dividers
End Introduction An Introduction to Compasses, Charts & Piloting Finding Your Way On The Water