COST OF CLINIC – $79

Location: Brickyard Bay, Nanoose
Dates:

• April 4, 2023, 10:00-15:00
• April17, 2023, CANCELLED
• FULL NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT REQUIRED TO RESERVE ALL CLINICS

*June 1 – September 14  [contact me to determine availability]

This clinic will be 5 hours in duration including a lunch break.  Alternate dates may be available with a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 6.

If interested, complete the form below and I will contact you.

In this clinic you will learn to:

• Charts: latitude and longitude, waypoints, distance measurement, what the different colours mean,
  what chart 1 is and how to use it, scale, compass rose, magnetic variation and more.
• Navigation: piloting, hand railing, backstops, deductive reckoning using time, speed and distance, aiming off
  ranges, transits, lines of position, bisects, triangulation and more.
• On water exercises: hand and deck compass use, cockpit plotter use, where am I, what is that, bisects, triangulation

Required equipment and gear:

• Handheld compass [preferably folding type with mirror]
• Deck compass
• Chart # 3459 Approaches to Nanoose Harbour
• Chart case with carabiners attached
• Cockpit plotter with small string installed thru centre
• Ruler
• Pencil/pen
• notepad
• kayak wheels if you have them [ launch is about 300 meters down a gravel path ]

The above items could be shared between 2 people, but it’s always best to have your own. Contact me if you have a problem sourcing these items.

Some places to look: Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Harbour Chandler, Pacific Net and Twine, Beachcomber marina, Independent Shipwrights, MEC, Comox Valley Kayaks

****PRIOR TO CLINIC YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CHART PREPARED WITH MAGNETIC LINES AND FOLDED INTO YOUR CHART CASE. I HAVE INCLUDED LINKS ON THE WEBSITE TO WATCH 2 INSTRUCTIONAL YOUTUBE VIDEOS FOR THIS.****

Optional gear*:

• Drysuit or wetsuit.
• Neoprene hat.
• Neoprene gloves.

*Limited supply of equipment and gear available for rent at reasonable rates.