Knowledge of the basics of navigation and planning cruises on a maritime chart is just the start.  Expand that knowledge by using a variety of electronic devices to chart your course and enable you to plan your course under tidal, current and windy conditions.  By learning more about dead reckoning, fixes and running fixes you will have attained a high degree of proficiency in navigating through coastal waters.  In the CPS-ECP AP Course we cover GPS, Chart Plotters, Radar, SONAR, Autopilots and more. This course was formerly called Advanced Piloting. Note: For optimal ePub readability we recommend PC and Android users download the free ePub reader application called Calibre. For Apple and Mac users we recommend using the free Books app the comes standard on Mac OS.

Suggested Prerequisite: Boating 4 Near Shore Navigation Level 1

Details:

Students will receive Printed or electronic copies of the course material either by mail or by picking up at a specific location. Instruction will take place using an online meeting one day per week (2-3 hrs.). this course begins and ends on a specific date. The final examination will be at a location near you or in some cases the examination may be online.

Schedule and Enrollment

Classroom Course