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Classroom/Winter Training ProgramPentagon Sailing Club offers short courses designed to provide advanced classroom training beyond the Basic Sailing Course and in support of the Bay Skipper program. Bay Skipper Candidates will gain skills and knowledge that will help successfully complete the Bay Skipper qualification program. |
Rules of the RoadNavigation rules are the law! Learn "steering and sailing rules" for sailing and power vessels. |
Diesel Engines and ComponentsLearn basic Diesel engine operations and how to maintain maintenance on auxiliary diesel engines. |
Boat SystemsLearn about basic sub system operations, how to maintain them and how to operate them safely. |
Piloting and NavigationTeam PSC will help you learn, lines of position, dead reckoning, ranges, estimated positions, running fixes, and danger bearings. |
Heavy Weather SailingBad weather at sea can generate fear and uncertainty, sap morale and lead to poor decision making - but it doesn’t need to! |
Basic Celestial NavigationLearn to apply basic celestial navigation theory and practice to determine latitude and longitude at sea using a sextant. |
Anchoring, Rafting and CharteringThis class covers essential knowledge for anchoring, rafting and chartering. |
Intermediate Celestial NavigationPrerequisite: Basic Celestial Navigation This class takes you from the basic sun reduction to moon, planets and stars sights. |
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