This course is provided in partnership with the Bellingham Sail & Power Squadron chapter of the United States Power Squadrons to provide boaters with knowledge and skills for safe sail and power boating. Instruction emphasizes safe navigation and charting of local coastal waters utilizing the mariners compass, nautical chart, and plotting tools. This course is recognized by several insurance companies and is a prerequisite for membership in the Bellingham Sail & Power Squadron and the advanced maritime courses. Students will need dividers and Chart #18421 (Strait of Juan de Fuca to Strait of Georgia), available at the college bookstore.
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