Public Education

GPS FOR MARINERS (GPSFM) Course Description                       Return to: Boating Class List
 
 
GPS For MarinersGPS for Mariners is a modern learning experience that focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. This course is the result of an exciting synergy between textbook's publisher, the book's author, and the Auxiliary.
The recommended presentation of the course involves inviting course participants who already own hand-held GPS units to bring them to the class, increasing interactivity of the educational experience and getting students more involved.
However, this class is so effective that even those not possessing handheld units will learn how to use a GPS for practical recreational boating.
Syllabus
--Background, course overview and objectives
--Navigation Review (This course assumes that you enter knowing basic coastal navigation terminology)
--GPS explained Basic receiver functions
--Selecting a receiver
--Waypoint navigation
--GPS underway
Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates.

 

GPS FOR MARINERS (GPSFM) Class Schedule                                    Return to: Boating Class List
 

This class is effective even for  those not possessing handheld units will learn how to use a GPS for recreational boating.


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California
Point Bonita Flotilla 1-7
City Location Date/Time Contact
San Francisco, CA USCG Station San Francisco
Yerba Buena Island
San Francisco, CA 94102 		Saturday
27-Feb-2010
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM		 Dave Talton
fso-pe@flotilla17.org
415-205-0687
Cost: $55.0 Please be advised that, due to the classes being held in a secure environment, last minute or late enrollees may be denied access to the USCG Station. Please sign up no less than 72 hours in advance.  Fee includes book and lunch. Bring your handheld GPS unit.
Redding Flotilla 3-9
City Location Date/Time Contact
Paradise CA Call for location
Vicinity Red Bluff to Yuba City
Paradise CA 95969		 To be Determined

Per request

 Hannelore Maddox
hsmaddox@aol.com
(530)876-8477
Cost:  TBD  This class may be combined with Basic Navigation, or How to Read Charts.  As a stand-alone class it is one evening.
Vallejo Flotilla 5-1
City Location Date/Time Contact
Benicia, CA Benicia Fire House
601 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94591 		Saturday
14-Nov-09
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM		 Kristine Busse-Dohm
Bussekm@ah.org
707-649-4976
Cost:  $40  Morning we will be teaching Introduction to Navigation. GPS for Mariners will follow in the afternoon. Bring your hand held GPS's to class.
Sonoma County  Flotilla 5-5
City Location Date/Time Contact
Petaluma, CA Petaluma Yacht Club
10 C St.
Petaluma, CA 94954 		Saturday
10-Apr-10
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM		 Shirl Maxson
HARMONY3462@juno.com
707-838-1353
Cost:  $30.00 for book & class
City Location Date/Time Contact
Bodega Bay, Ca USCG STATION BODEGA BAY
355 DORAN BEACH RD
Bodega Bay , CA  94923 		Saturday
5-Jun-10
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM		 Shirl Maxson
HARMONY3462@juno.com
707-838-1353
Cost $30.00 for book & class.   GPS FOR MARINERS/CHART READING.
Diablo Flotilla 5-7
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Monterey Flotilla 6-4
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Kaweah Flotilla 10-6
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North Lake Tahoe Flotilla 11-1
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San Ramon Flotilla 12-91
City Location Date/Time Contact
San Ramon, CA San Ramon Fire District Offices
1500 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA		 Tuesday
13-Oct-09
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM		 Marty Crowningshield
martycr@sbcglobal.net
(925) 216-0968
http://a1131291.uscgaux.info/
One-evening class.  Cost including book: $45.00
       
 
                          
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For more information, contact:
Roger Haynes, DSO-PE 11NR
District Public Education Staff Officer
[DSO-PE 11NR]