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Seamanship
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Completed |
Basic boating
knowledge for every prudent skipper USPS
Operations and Traditions
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Piloting
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Sep-Oct
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Coastal navigation techniques
using GPS and dead reckoning procedures. This course geared to Lake
Thurmond.
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Advanced Piloting
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Oct-Nov |
Advanced techniques including electronic
navigation including tide and current prediction
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Junior Navigation
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See Photos |
Off shore navigation including celestial
navigation
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Navigation
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Site Work
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Advanced celestial navigation techniques
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Cruise Planning
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October |
Proper planning for those boat trips
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Engine Maintenance
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Covers outboard motors, gas and diesel
engines, power trains and other related systems
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GPS |
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The use of (GPS) Global Positioning
System |
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Instructor Development
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Practical techniques and training in
making effective presentations
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Marine Electronics
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Essential information about electrical
and electronic systems for boats
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Sail
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Information on terminology and dynamics
of sailing
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Weather |
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Helping predict and anticipate weather
developments
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VHF Radio Seminar
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September |
The use of VHF Radios |
