CP2 - Chartwork and Pilotage 2
The Chartwork & Pilotage Level 2 course is a pre-requisite for: Master 150, Domestic, Fishing Master 3, Mate 500 GT, Watchkeeping Mate,
Description
CHARTWORK & PILOTAGE, LEVEL 2 (CP2)
The Chartwork & Pilotage Level 2 course is a pre-requisite for:
- Master 150, Domestic,
- Fishing Master 3,
- Mate 500 GT,
- Watchkeeping Mate,
This is a 24-Day course, It covers:
- Chart Projections, Chart Types, and Distortion
- Nautical Publications
- Logbooks and Updating Charts & Publications
- Finding Direction, True, Magnetic, Compass, Giro
- Compass Error, Deviation, Variation, TVMDC
- Chart symbols and abbreviations
- The Canadian Buoyage System
- Latitude & Longitude
- Finding a Fix by range, bearing, and depth
- Running Fixes
- Calculating Set & Drift, and Allowing for Wind & Current
- Time, Speed & Distance calculations
- Electronic Navigation and Radio Aids
- Ample time for Practical Hands-On Chartwork
- Review Questions
- Final Exam
In the day of AIS, ARPA, and Integrated Chart-Plotters, people are relying less on paper and visual navigation, therefore it is becoming more important to know what to do if/when these technologies fail. This is a fun, practical hands-on course.
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