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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron Seamanship Course 
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/nanaimo-power-and-sail-squadron-seamanship-course/
LOCATION:Safer Ocean Systems :: 214 Prideaux Street Nanaimo, V9R 2N1
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron is offering the Seamanship Course beginning in January 2012. =0D=0A=
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The Seamanship Course builds on techniques introduced in the Boating Course.=0D=0A=
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Seamanship uses traditional navigation, GPS fixes, Way Points, along with the introduction of Deviation, in the three homework cruises, and the examination take home cruises.=0D=0A=
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This course offers: interpretation of charts, the DR plot, bearings, fixes, running fixes, Collision Regulations, and plotting and labeling in True and Magnetic.=0D=0A=
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Seamanship explains the hazards of weather, wind, waves, tides, and tidal currents and how to deal with them.=0D=0A=
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When unforeseen circumstances arise such as man-overboard or medical emergencies, the seamanship course helps the student to acquire the skills to deal with life-threatening situations.=0D=0A=
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For more information, email the Nanaimo Power and Sail Training Department at npstraining@gmail.com or visit the Nanaimo Power and Sail Website at www.nanaimocps.org. You can register online a www.nanaimocps.org. =0D=0A=
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The Seamanship Course Director is Dave Bowman. =0D=0A=
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The cost for non-NPS members is $140. The cost for NPS members is $115. =0D=0A=
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Classes will be held on Monday evenings, except the second week of each month when it is held on Wednesday evening. =0D=0A=

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