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Kayak Navigation Class
January 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The CPA Kayak Navigation Class is back. We will be learning the basics of navigation including charts, compass use, planning a trip, effects of tides and currents, and wind and waves. Even if you know a little about navigation, the class is a great review for all levels.
The class is free for CPA members. If you are not a CPA member the cost is joining CPA. If you’ve taken navigation before, you can still come, I guarantee you probably forgot a lot of it. I teach this so I don’t forget. We focus on planning a trip, identifying potential hazards, and discuss what conditions we might expect to find while paddling.
Who should participate?
Anyone who likes to know where they are, and where they are going on trips. Trip leaders in particular will benefit from this class.
Class Agenda:
Charts:
- Reading a Chart
- Identification of Hazards
- Measuring Distances
- Using a Compass
- Where am I
Tides and Currents
Weather, Wind, and Waves
Note that use of a GPS is not included.
What to Bring:
- Charts that you typically use
- A hand held compass
- Ruler / straight edge, pencils with eraser, any other tools you use to plan trips
- An open mind.
COVID-19 safety measures
COVID-19 vaccination required
Event will be indoors
We will be limiting the number of attendees to allow for adequate spacing. Vaccination is required, boosters are highly recommended. If you have any symptoms the day of the event, even if you signed up, please do not attend.