ASA 105 – Coastal Navigation

ASA 105, Coastal Navigation Course – no boat time

Since it is a Study-at-Home course, there is no Group Course.

Course Price and scheduling

Private Course: Study in the peace of your home without distractions… and without those pesky students looking over your shoulder for answers to the questions.

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Private Course 1 Student: $450 total.

Information about the Course

105 Overview

In this course, you will learn the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters. For a full list of all 16 topics (knowledge and skills) plus knots that will be covered click below.

KNOWLEDGE

1.Explain the chart symbols and conventions on U.S. nautical charts in accordance with the terminology of Chart #1.

2.Identify a source of official U.S. Coast Guard navigation publications.

3.List the publications required for prudent navigation in the local area including:

  • Large scale charts of the area and Chart #1
  • Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats
  • USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook
  • State small vessel regulations
  • Local rules and regulations, if applicable
  • Local cruising guides
  • Tide and current tables, (paper or electronic)
  • List of lights, buoys, and fog signals

4.Describe the instruments required for prudent navigation in the local area including the following minimum requirements:

  • Steering compass and deviation table
  • Handbearing compass and / or pelorus
  • Binoculars
  • Protractor or parallel rule
  • Depth sounder or leadline
  • Pencil, eraser, and notebook
  • Dividers
  • Watch or clock
  • Log / Knotmeter

5.Describe the purpose and example contents of a “Notice to Mariners.”

6.Explain the terms and characteristics used for lighted navigation aids.

7.Explain the significance of shapes, colors, and lights used in the U.S. Aids to Navigation (ATON) system.

SKILLS

8.Use the tide and current tables to find:

  • Times and heights of tides at reference and secondary ports.
  • Direction and rate of current at referenced and secondary stations.

9.Convert courses and bearings between true, magnetic, and compass.

10.Check compass deviation by a transit bearing or other means.

11.Plot a dead reckoning position on a chart using speed, time and course to steer.

12.Allow for the effect of current and leeway to plot the estimated position.

13.Determine a course to steer which takes into account known current and leeway.

14.Determine current given the course steered and speed and two observed positions.

15.Plot a chart position from terrestrial objects using:

  • Two or more bearings on different objects taken at one time.
  • Bearings at different times (i.e. a running fix).
  • One bearing and transit range.
  • One distance (i.e. a sounding or dipping a light) and one bearing.

16.Chart a course of at least 20 miles and three course changes using the above skills.

Prerequisite – None

Boat utilized and description – None, this is a at home study course.

What’s included

  • Coastal Navigation Manual (Tursi), Solutions Workbook & Instructional DVD
  • Parallel Ruler
  • Divider
  • Triangle

Call us at (949) 209-9931 with any questions or to book by phone.

There is no fee to reschedule, if at 8am on the day of your lesson the iPhone Weather app says there is a 40% or higher chance of rain during the specific hours of your lesson.

Private Courses Less than 24 hours Less than 7 days but greater than 24 hours Less than 30 days but greater than 7 days 30 days or more
Intro to Sailing
ASA 101
ASA 103
AB 101
AB 103		 $250 to reschedule per day $125 to reschedule per day 100% Credit Full refund minus 3.5% credit card fee and any materials sent to student
ASA 104
ASA 106
ASA 114
AB 104		 50% Credit 70% Credit 85% Credit Full refund minus 3.5% credit card fee and any materials sent to student

Rescheduling classes is subject to the fee matrix below. Credits are valid up to 1 year from the original date of booking.
Refunds are not available.

PLEASE NOTE: Group classes can’t be held without the class being full. Cancelling a group class will affect all of the people in the class. Therefore, the Cost Matrix to Reschedule a Group Class is more stringent than a Private Class. If you need more flexibility, we recommend a private class.

Group Courses Less than 7 days Less than 30 days but greater than 7 days 30 days or more
Intro to Sailing
ASA 101
ASA 103
ASA 104
ASA 106
ASA 114
AB 101
AB 103
AB 104		 15% Credit 50% Credit 75% Credit