Navigation Course

Sail Martha’s Vineyard is offering a coastal navigation course Monday and Wednesday evenings, April 9, 11, 16 and 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. The course will focus on introducing students to basic chart work, including determining a vessel’s position, course plotting, coastal piloting, familiarization with navigation aids and allowing for tides and currents.

Each student will be assigned an individual navigation station as well as provided with all of the necessary charts and tools.

The cost for the course is $150 with a 20 per cent discount available to Sail MV members. The course is limited to 12 students, and preregistration is required.

Call 508-696-7644 to reserve a spot.