This course focuses on preparation for a cruise, whether the cruise is for a day, a week, a month, or longer. Whether you are going to cruise on rivers, lakes, the coasts, or across the oceans, very valuable information is provided by those who have been there. The topics discussed are:
Cruise Planning Course Syllabus
| Class No. | Date | Chapters | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 6, 2010 | 1 | Preparation for Cruise |
| 2 | January 13, 2010 | 2 | Boat & Equipment |
| 3 | January 20, 2010 | 3 | Anchors and Anchoring |
| 3 | January 20 2010 | 4 | Security |
| 4 | January 27, 2010 | 5 | Chartering |
| 4 | January 27, 2010 | 6 | Cruising outside USA |
| 5 | February 3, 2010 | 7 | Crew and Provisioning |
| 5 | February 3, 2010 | 8 | Voyage Management |
| 6 | February 10, 2010 | 9 | Communication |
| 6 | February 10, 2010 | 10 | Navigation |
| 7 | February 17, 2010 | 11 | Weather |
| 7 | February 17, 2010 | 12 | Emergencies Afloat |
| 8 | February 24, 2010 | 1-12 | Review & Exam |