| GPS
Navigtion
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Learn how to use the GPS for navigation and charting.
Covers basics of the GPS functions and how they relate to piloting. Open to the public and members alike. |
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| Seamanship | A
required advanced grade course for all USPS members. This newly
re-organized course is now divided into two parts.
Seamanship covers topics in marlinspike, safety, etc. Boat Handling (Part 2) covers hull design, basic maintenance, docking, anchoring, moorings, and emergencies: What to do! |
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| Piloting | Learn to read charts accurately
and learn to plot course destination.
Understand the concepts of Danger Bearings and boating etiquette. Instructor / student interactive course. |
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| Marine
Electronics
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A new & comprehensive course that will give students the
knowledge to
understand complex electronics on their boats.
A necessary course for all boaters. |
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Sailing
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Sailing
2 part course on all phases of sailing. Learn to sail
Members ONLY
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Junior
Navigation
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Junior Navigation is the
first of a two-part program of study in offshore
(open coast) navigation.Learn how to determine your position (LOPs) and
the use of GPS
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| Navigation |
This is the second part of the study of offshore navigation. It develops the student’s
understanding
of celestial theory.
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