Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation - REWRITE

When
March 30, 2025
18:30 - 21:30
Location
Glenmore Sailing Club
Spaces left
12

Registration

Re-write cost – $50.00

Basic Coastal Navigation

GPS, chart plotters and navigation apps make navigation seem easy. But if you understand the underlying concepts behind these technologies, you’ll make better, safer navigational decisions.

Learn the basic navigation skills you need to safely sail in coastal waters

Basic Coastal Navigation is introduces the practical skills required to

Use important navigation tools and reference materials
Use charts, tide tables, and aids to navigation properly
Determining your position and course without the aid of GPS
Create, execute and monitor a safe, useful pilotage plan
Use technologies like GPS and AIS safely and effectively

This course is based on Sail Canada’s Basic Coastal Navigation Standard.

Club Location:
8601 24 St SW, Calgary, AB T2V 5H9
(South Glenmore Park) - view map

The Club is fully wheelchair accessible.

Mailing Address:
Box 72107, Glenmore Landing PO
Calgary, Alberta T2V 5H9

Phone: (403) 238-2044

Wind Forecasts

Windy
Windfinder (general forecast)
Windfinder (super forecast)

Connect with us:

Contact the Club

Racing fleets at the club:
SanJuan 21s (website and Facebook)
Fireballs (Fireball Alberta)

GST #88037 2875 RT0001

Donate to Youth Sailing

Our youth sailing program charitable donations are generously managed by
Parks Foundation Calgary.

Learn more and donate online.

Our thanks for their support!

Thank you for your support

McKenzie Towne

Thank you for the grant to purchase boats and equipment for our youth sailing programs.

Thank you for the Amateur Sport Grant to purchase boats and equipment for our youth sailing programs.

Thank you to the Community Initiatives Program for funding to purchase boats and equipment for our youth sailing programs.

Community Sport Partner

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Sail Canada
Alberta Sailing Association