A new course this year!

Tom will follow the very highly regarded StarPath curriculum from David Burch, with a thorough treatment of taking, reducing, and plotting celestial sights so that you can fix your position anywhere on Earth. A very practical approach is taken. No complicated math is used, only simple addition and subtraction!

While no prior experience is necessary, this course perfectly compliments the Celestial Navigation Workshop Tom taught last year which concentrated on sextants and theory. The class will be held over two weekends in the fall, from 9 to 4 each day, and will be a combination of lecture and practice.

$150, which includes the $50 StarPath Celestial Navigation book.

Course Coordinator: Tom Richardson (410-330-2810 or fleetcaptain@ansa.org)

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)

If you want to learn the basics of piloting and navigation or if you just want to brush up on your piloting and navigation skills, this course is for you. You will learn piloting and navigation skills in twelve hours of classroom time, four hours of practical exercises, six hours of on-the-water training, and one additional sailing cruise serving as navigator.

The course will cover navigation aids such as buoys, daymarks, and lighthouses; charts; other publications; magnetic and true north; variation between the two; types of magnetic compasses; compass deviation; navigation instruments; hand-bearing compass; how to find the boat's position on the chart; deduced reckoning ("dead reckoning"); different types of position fixes; navigation equipment; Loran-C; GPS; and depth sounder.

The only prerequisite for the course is a desire to learn and apply the skills in a set of classroom and sailboat sessions.

Please read the following before class:

Chapters 9-13 of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Third Ed., by John Rousmaniere; and/or

Chapters 13-18 of Chapman Piloting & Seamanship, 66th Ed., by Charles B. Husick.

The student must also purchase his/her own copy of Charts 12270 and 12282.

During the first class, the instructor will discuss various navigation instrumentsThis will help the student which instruments to purchase or borrow from other sources for use in the remaining classes and on the water. Recommended tools include:

• Dividers (example: Weems & Plath Matte Nickel 7" or Traditional One Handed)
• Navigation Protractor (example: Weems model 255 Protractor)
• Pencils & sharpener
• Gum Eraser
• Nautical Slide Rule "Speed Wheel" (example: Weems & Plath mod 10)
• Parallel Rules (example: Weems & Plath Parallel rules, Precision Parallel Rules or Roller Plotter 120)
• Hand-Bearing Compass (example: Plastimo Iris 50, Weems & Plath Hand Bearing Compass), or binoculars with a compass
• Magnifying glass
• Straight edge

For the class prior to the on-the-water session, the student will require a hand-bearing compass or binoculars with a compass. Its use will be discussed during class and then applied during the boat exercise for taking position fixes.

These items are readily available from most marine supply stores, including West Marine, Fawcett's, etc., or order online from Weems & Plath Navigation Tools. It is also OK to borrow any of these tools for this class from your fellow club members as you see fit or can negotiate.

The two classroom sessions will be held March 17 and 24, 2012. The on the water session will be in April.

$220 plus the cost of the required text and chart, plus any purchase of professional quality navigation instruments and a hand-bearing compass. The cost of the on-the-water training is included.

Course Coordinator: Rick Robey (703-347-5094 or vicecommodore@ansa.org)

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)

Taught by fellow sailor June Ejk, this is a class which not only meets the certification requirements of the American Heart Association, but also prepares you for onboard emergencies far from shore and possibly hours from health care facilities. Participants will receive AHA cards good for 2 years that meet ANSA requirements for active D skippers.

$50, Enrollment is open to all, with priority given to D skippers planning on serving as Club Ops Skippers and instructors.

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)

Trained to crew an offshore-capable, inboard auxiliary-powered sailing vessel within designated waters during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions.

Physically capable to perform duties under conditions presented.

David Seidman, The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing.

US Coast Guard, Navigation Rules: International-Inland, version M16672.2D

Chart 12270.

Own or borrow a set of navigation instruments and a hand-bearing compass.

• Complete the Senior Crew Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) as defined in the US Naval Sailing Association's "Local and Offshore Qualification Standards for Large Sail-Training Craft". Instructor will provide a copy of the SC checklist for each student to complete.
• 18 hours of classroom training.
• A minimum of 32 hours underway on watch of which at least 12 hours are under sail, aboard an offshore-capable sailing vessel generally greater than 30 feet in length.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of personal and boat safety; general organization, procedures, and nomenclature of a sailing vessel and its equipment; and individual watch-standing positions.

leadership, lookout, handling the helm, course plotting, sail trim, line handling, rules of the road, safety, and other basic sailing skills.

Evening or weekend classroom sessions of three hours each. On the water: five or six sessions on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, although, with the approval of instructor and skipper, some missed OTW time may be made up on other ANSA outings such as Club Ops cruises on a pre-arranged, case-by-case basis. When possible from an instructional standpoint, some classroom sessions may take place on the water at the discretion of the course coordinator and instructor. The exact training schedule will be determined at the training meeting on February 25 after consulting with students and instructors to ensure maximum participation.

$285 (includes the Seidman book), plus the cost of the required chart and USCG navigation rules booklet, plus any purchase of good quality navigation instruments and a hand-bearing compass. The cost of on-the-water training is included.

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)

Trained to supervise a watch section sailing an offshore-capable, inboard auxiliary-powered sailing vessel with a qualified skipper, e.g., Cruising Skipper (D-CS), aboard during continuous passages across unfamiliar waters, day, night, and in reduced visibility in protected to moderate wind and sea conditions.

Qualified in Piloting and Navigation; qualified as Senior Crew.

US Coast Guard, Navigation Rules: International-Inland, version M16672.2D

John Rousmaniere, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship.

Charts 12270 and 12266.

A set of navigation instruments and a hand-bearing compass.

• Complete the Watch Captain Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) as defined in the US Naval Sailing Association's "Local and Offshore Qualification Standards for Large Sail-Training Craft." Instructor will provide a copy of WC checklist for each student to complete.
• After award of Senior Crew Qualification, a minimum of 48 daylight hours underway on watch of which at least 16 hours are under sail and a minimum of 12 night hours underway on watch of which at least 6 hours are under sail, aboard an offshore-capable sailing vessel generally greater than 35 feet in length.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge to supervise operations aboard a sailing vessel.

leadership, rules of the road, lookout, handling the helm, navigation, sail trim, line handling, boat control, docking, heavy-weather sailing; overboard recovery, safety and emergency procedures, anchoring, mooring, and rafting.

Some classroom time, but mainly on-the-water sessions, including overnight sails. The exact training schedule will be determined at the training meeting on February 25 after consulting with students and instructors to ensure maximum participation.

$365 plus the cost of the required texts, charts, professional quality navigation instruments, and a hand-bearing compass, includes the cost of on-the-water training.

Course Coordinator: Tom Richardson (410-330-2810 or fleetcaptain.ansa.org)

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)

Trained to command an offshore-capable, inboard auxiliary-powered sailing vessel during short passages within designated waters, day, night and in reduced visibility in protected to moderate wind and sea conditions.

Qualified in Piloting and Navigation, qualified as Watch Captain.

John Rousmaniere, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship

Charles Husick, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition

US Coast Guard, Navigation Rules: International-Inland, version M16672.2D

Charts 12270, 12266, 12278 and 12282.

A set of navigation instruments and a hand-bearing compass.

• Complete the Cruising Skipper (D-CS) Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) as defined in the US Naval Sailing Association's "Local and Offshore Qualification Standards for Large Sail-Training Craft". Instructor will provide a copy of the D-CS checklist for each student to complete.
• 12 hours of classroom training.
• After award of Watch Captain Qualification, a minimum of 56 daylight hours underway on watch of which at least 20 hours are under sail and a minimum of 12 night hours underway on watch of which at least 9 hours are under sail, aboard an offshore-capable sailing vessel generally greater than 35 feet in length.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge to command a sailing vessel through a safe passage in designated waters.
• Successful completion of a written exam.
• Successful completion of a check-ride.

Command responsibilities include commanding and leading the boat, setting the example, and demonstrating safety and readiness; Supervisory responsibilities include determining crew fitness, maintaining boat cleanliness, supervising boat routines, and maintaining proper communications; Technical responsibilities include navigation, plotting, rules of the road, rigging, sails, deck gear, electrical, engineering, medical, damage control, logistics, and environment.

Classroom: Four evening or weekend sessions of three hours each. On-the-water training combined with WC students. When possible from an instructional standpoint, some classroom sessions may take place on the water at the discretion of the course coordinator and instructor. The exact training schedule will be determined after consulting with students and instructors to ensure maximum participation.

$450 plus the cost of the required texts, charts, professional quality navigation instruments, and a hand-bearing compass, includes the cost of on-the-water training.

Course Coordinator: Tom Richardson (410-330-2810 or fleetcaptain@ansa.org)

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)

Women on the Water is a one-day course designed to introduce women to the basics of sailing and seamanship aboard Fantasea, ANSA’s training boat. This course, given by women for women, consists of a morning of on-board instruction at the dock, followed by an afternoon of sailing and on-the-water instruction

A desire to learn about sailing and to become better acquainted with Fantasea.

David Seidman, The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing.

How the boat sails, identifying boat parts and lines by name, line handling, sail handling, boat systems, safety on board, navigational aids, navigational charts, common daylight rules of the road, and other related topics.

True wind, apparent wind, points of sail, sail trim, tacking, jibing, reefing, leeway, basic rules of the road.

Mid-June.  Watch the calendar.

$75, including book and time on the water.

Rear Commodore for Training Ron Raymond (202-271-0581 evenings or training@ansa.org)