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USCG Auxiliary Charts, Navigation and GPS course

Classes are on March 21st, May 9th and Sept 19th 2015

USCG






Auxiliary 24-3 is offering the Charts, Navigation and GPS course on Saturday






morning. For







advanced registration prior to the class date, go to http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/






Walk-ins are welcome on day of the Class. The






Charts Navigation






and GPS
course will be held on Saturday from 8 am to 3:00






pm. The course ties







together electronic navigation and the method of plotting a course on a paper







chart. Instructions on basic satellite navigation (GPS) and its functions are presented






as well as pros and cons of relying on electronic navigation devices. Students will






be instructed how to interpret and use information printed on charts as well as






chart a course using that information and navigation tools. Cost: $60.

For additional information about Coast Guard Auxiliary courses,please call 860-663-5505, email:skperrone@hotmail.comor visit http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/


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