Electives
SailBasic sail: sailboat rigs, sail plans, boat design, hull types, standing and running rigging,wind, preparing to sail, and more |
Engine MaintenanceDiagnosis of modern systems, basics of engine layout and operationSeamanship |
WeatherBasic weather knowledge for safe and more enjoyable boating; weather predicting based on observation, barometer and wind information; more |
Marine ElectronicsElectrical SystemsCovers the practice of wiring your boat, including boat electrical wiring practices and diagrams, direct and alternating current power, galvanic and stray current corrosion, and lightning protection. Troubleshooting is emphasized throughout, so students should feel comfortable performing even tricky wiring tasks after passing this course.Marine Communicaton SystemsAn in-depth review of communications systems available to the recreational boater. |
Cruise PlanningPlanning for a day or a year |
Instructor DevelopmentPrerequisite for boating course instructors |
(After completion of all Advanced Grades and Elective Courses, members earn the grade of "SN") |