Great Outdoor Provision Co. Charlotte will be conducting a Sea Kayak Navigation Course this Fall. Here are the details:

What – A Basic Sea Kayak Navigation Course covering classic navigation techniques using a nautical chart, compass, course plotter and watch.

Topics to be Covered:

Introduction to Navigation Nautical Charts Rules of the Road Aids to Navigation Wind Waves Currents The Marine Compass Course Plotter Piloting Dead Reckoning We will not be covering the use of GPS, but we will give an overview of the advantages of using a GPS in addition to classic navigation.

Register Online Participant Name:

When – Six consecutive Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SEP 30, OCT 7, 14, 21, 28 and NOV 11

Duration – Six consecutive weekly sessions, each one building upon the foundation of the former ones.

Where – Great Outdoor Provision Co.
4341 Park Rd – Charlotte, NC 28209 – 704.523.1089

Class Size – Limited to 8 students

Provided – Fundamentals of Sea Kayak Navigation by David Burch and a Small Craft NAV-AID Course Plotter

What you need to provide:

• NOAA Chart #11545 Beaufort Inlet and Part of Core Sound (This is a 1:40,000 scale nautical chart of the Cape Lookout, NC area, a wonderful place to explore by sea kayak.
• NOAA Chart #1 (a reference book of chart symbols)
• 6” clear plastic ruler
• Sanford Fine point “Sharpie” pen (Black)
• Something to take notes with

Where to purchase NOAA Chart and Book:

• The Map Shop at the corner of Morehead and Kings Drive in Charlotte (704-332-5557)
• Please order in advance of the class as these items may need to be special ordered if out of stock.
• Alternative sources include West Marine or direct from NOAA at: http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/staff/charts.htm#paper

Register – First come, first serve. Class limited to 8 students. Use PAY NOW button above or call/visit the Charlotte Shop 704.523.1089.

Cost – $300 (MULEteam member cost is $270) payable in advance to secure your spot in the class and to provide the text and plotter mentioned above.

Questions

• Regarding registration: Contact Gwen Crabtree at 301@greatoutdoorprovision.com Subject: Navigation Class or call at 704-523-1089.
• Regarding the class: Contact your instructor, Bill Mauney, at billm@greatoutdoorprovision.com Subject: Navigation Class or call 704-962-9191.

“A good navigator never gets lost. But, having learned humility, he takes plenty of extra food and water for days of confusion.”