Section 5
Plotting Basics
It's time to put pencil to paper and start plotting courses. In this section, you'll learn the fundamentals of
plotting: how to use the course plotter, how to plot a course,
how to find a position by dead reckoning, using waypoints, basic GPS usage, and how to keep a log
of events.
The objective of this section is to introduce you to the basics
of course keeping through learning about elementary plotting.
The Test Yourself exercises provide practice at doing
speed-distance-time calculations. Step by Step walks you
through plotting a course and position. Plot It! lets
you take charge and do some plotting yourself.
It may take you a couple of hours to work through this section.
But take your time getting familiar with these plotting basics.
They form the basis of all navigation techniques.
This section addresses Sail Canada's performance objectives 10a, 11, 13b, 14, 15 and 16.
Bon voyage! |
