Extended Cruising

Prerequisite:	Open to all - No Prerequisite
Date:	To Be Announced
Time:	1830 - 2100
Duration	1 night a week for 8 weeks
Location:	St. John Ambulance Centre on Dogwood St. at 2nd Avenue
Cost:	$150
Instructor:	To Be Announced
Contact: Training Officer	Ed Falstrem 250 923-3333(w) 250 923-7398 (h)
Email the Commander	s.v.xoros@telus.net

This fascinating course focuses on the unique aspects of extended cruising, and the challenges a prudent sailor and the boat, will need to be prepared to meet in order to maximize the enjoyment and minimize the risks for those on board the boat.

Some areas covered: cruise planning and the voyage; oceanography and the weather; checklists and repair kits; Maritime Mobile Nets -Ham and SSB; Weather map downloading; email offshore.

Course kit includes: Student Notes, Combined Homework Question and Answers booklet; and Exam.

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