|
|
|
How to read, Use and Interpret Charts, plus segments on Visual Distress Signals, Useful Knots, Aids to Navigation and much, much more.
Official USCG training videos included.
120 Minutes. Also available in VHS format
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. CHART INTERPRETATION Part 1: "Understanding a Chart"
A. Great Circles
B. Meridian (defined)
C. The Greenwich Meridian
D. Longitude and Latitude
E. Parallels of Latitude
F. The Mercator Projections
G. Charts Scales
2. CHART INTERPRETATION Part 2: "Reaing the Chart"
A. Selecting the right chart
B. Sounding Datum
C. Color Scheme on Charts
D. Lettering on Charts
E. Symbols and Abbreviations
3. CHART INTERPRETATION Part 3" "Using the Chart"
A. The Meridian Grid
B. Arc Distance, (the nautical mile)
C. Measuring Distance and Finding Positio w/dividers
D. Determining Direction with parallel rules
E. Scaling Distance on the Latitude Scale
4. AIDS TO NAVIGATION
A. Lateral Systems of Navigation Aids
1. Intracoastal Waterway
2. Great Lakes
3. Western Rivers
4. Other areas of the U.S.
B. Following directions
1. Bouys
2. Cans
3. Other markers
C. Navigation Aids by Day and by Night
5. USEFUL KNOTS
6. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS: An expplanation of the USCG Visual Distress Signal Law
7. CAPSIZING, SINKING and FALLS OVERBOARD
|
|
|
|
|
|
For more information:
7575 SE 17th St #177
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 US
Email: info@bestmarineimports.com
(888) 669-0633
Fax: (954) 446-8888
Custom Web Site Design & Ecommerce
© Copyright 2008 Best Marine Imports. All Rights Reserved.
|