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ASA 107
Celestial Navigation
Master the art that aided all those who followed Columbus across the oceans of the world. Celestial Navigation continues as a back up for serious navigators and for ocean cruisers. The game - how close can you get comparing other forms of navigation including the GPS. The purpose - When a GPS fails, be ready to work out courses to your destinations on your own. ASA has both a short and long version of the celestial course.
This robust celestial navigation class teaches the theory and practice to determine latitude and longitude at sea using the stars, planets, moon and sun. You will learn the same methodology utilized by the post WWII U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and Air Force.
4 days or 2 weekends
Before the Class
Prerequisites:
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ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
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ASA 117 Basic Celestial Endorsement
Prep:
Read the Advanced Celestial Navigation textbook (included with class purchase)
What to Expect
Schedule and Details:
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Meet at Afterguard Sailing Academy, 1285 Embarcadero (Oakland, CA 94606)
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This is four day, or two weekend, classroom course
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The written exam is at the end the of the class
What's Included
ASA 107 Written Test
You’ll take a written exam which requires a minimum score of 85% to pass.
If you do not pass the written evaluation, you’ll be invited to repeat the necessary portions.
ASA Certification
Once you’ve passed the course, ASA will mail you a certification sticker to add to your logbook.
Graduation Bonus:
5% discount for ASA106 Enrollment