Coastal Navigation Standard
OBJECTIVES
To be able to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing cruiser in coastal or inland waters. The concepts are introduced in the Intermediate Cruising and Power Standards. The Standard is applied practically and tested in the Advanced Cruising Standard.
PREREQUISITES
None.
This is a prerequisite to the Advanced Cruising Standard. You can attain this standard by passing the CYA Coastal Navigation Examination.
ASHORE KNOWLEDGE
The candidate must be able to:
1. Explain the chart symbols and conventions on Canadian Hydrographic charts, in accordance with the terminology of Chart #1;
2. Identify a source of official Canadian government navigation publications;
3. List the publications required for prudent navigation in the local area, including the following minimum requirements:
a) Large scale charts of the area and Chart #1, Symbols & Abbreviations,
b) Sailing Directions,
c) Tide and Current Tables,
d) Collision Regulations,
e) Local rules and regulations,
f) List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals,
g) Radio Aids to Marine Navigation (if using electronic navigation)
h) DOT Safe Boating Guide;
4. List the instruments required for prudent navigation in the local area, including the following minimum requirements:
a) Steering compass and deviation table,
b) Hand-bearing compass,
c) Dividers,
d) Protractor, plotter or parallel rule,
e) Watch or clock,
f) Depth sounder or lead line,
g) Log/knot-meter,
h) Pencil/eraser/note book;
5. Describe the purpose of Notices to Mariners;
6. Use the Tide and Current Tables to find:
a) Times and heights of tides at reference and secondary ports,
b) Direction and rate of current at reference and secondary stations;
7. Convert courses, headings and bearings between true, magnetic, and compass;
8. Check compass deviation by means of a transit bearing;
9. Plot:
a) A dead reckoning position on a chart, using speed, time, and course through water,
b) The estimated position allowing for the effect of current and leeway;
10. Determine a heading that counteracts:
a) Known current,
b) Leeway;
11. Given the course through water and speed, and two observed positions, determine the current;
12. Determine:
a) Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA),
b) Revised ETA;
13. Plot a chart position from terrestrial objects, using:
a) Two or more bearings on different objects taken at one time
b) A running fix on one or two objects
c) One bearing and a transit range
d) One distance (i.e. a sounding, or dipping a light) and one bearing
14. Use correct plotting and labeling procedures as outlined below;
15. Demonstrate knowledge of passage planning by:
