How to Take a Class on Coastal Navigation

If you want to leave sheltered waters and head into the open ocean, you should know all about coastal navigation. Follow these steps to find a class about ocean sailing.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Equipment and course materials

1. Peruse a phone book or search online to find a sailing school near you, or call the U.S. Coast Guard to see if they offer or recommend any particular courses on coastal navigation.

2. Check with the U.S. Coast Guard or your state licensing division to learn more about course requirements. You might also need these kinds of classes to qualify for certain kinds of licenses.

3. Visit the school or their Web site to view the courses that they have to offer. Sign up for the class on coastal navigation.

4. Prepare as instructed to get the most out of the class. This is a very important topic, and you should study carefully.

Tips & Warnings

• Take the class before you head out into the ocean and as a refresher when you haven’t navigated in a while.
• Do not try navigating coastal waters without proper training and information about the area that you are sailing.
• Never operate a boat without a valid license.

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