Navigation, Celestial, Radio & Radar

Know where you are and what’s around you. Master coastal and offshore navigation, plotting, tides and currents, celestial sights, radio operations, AIS, and small-craft radar. Build decision-making skills for day trips, night passages, and ocean crossings.

Core skills: Position fixing, DR and EP, pilotage, and electronic workflows with radar/AIS integration.
Celestial & exams: Sextant use, sight reduction, and ocean passage prep—combine with Nautical Almanacs & Tide Tables.
Go farther: Link knowledge to real routes with Cruising Guides and weather strategy in Weather & Storm Handling.