Navigation Course

When: April 23, 2022 until April 24, 2022

Location:  Montague Harbour Marine, Provincial Park, Galiano Island

This course will teach participants the fundamentals of navigation, including using charts and compasses. You will learn how to follow a course to a destination and find your way home again with confidence. Tides and currents will also be explained.

The course is based out of Montague Harbour Campground on Galiano Island in the Southern Gulf Islands.

Ferry reservations will be required and should be made well in advance as follows to ensure that participants arrive to the campsite on Galiano Island on the Saturday morning (please note there are only 2 sailings per day).  Your course coordinator will assist in pairing participants as required.

Departure from Tsawwassen at 8:55am on April 23, 2022
Departure from Galiano at 7:45pm on April 24,  202

Prerequisite: You must be able to perform a wet exit, re-entry and assisted rescue.

Course Format:  Overnight course combines kayaking, camping and learning.  Course material will be provided onsite and instruction will take place outdoors. There’s a covered site in case of inclement weather.

Items Required:  Overnight Kayak camping equipment, food for yourself, contribution to a potluck.
There’s a BBQ, running water for dishes, woodstove, a raccoon cache and fire pit on site.  Note. You must bring briquettes if you plan on using the BBQ.

You will also need:

• A hiker’s compass with transparent baseplate, Silva or Suunto models are good options
• Chart # 3463 – Strait of Georgia; Southern Portion
• 2098 Tide and Current Table, Volume 5

Check the Trip Checklist to help you determine what you need to bring for the trip.

Registration:  To reserve your place on this course, please contact Rick, by sending him an email to let him know when you are available for a telephone conversation, please include your phone number. Once confirmed, you will receive an email containing the password to complete your registration.

Instructor:  Rick Davies (rickdavies@telus.net)
Assistant Instructor:  Richard Jensen
Course Coordinator:  Chantal

Registration Fee:  $50+$15 per person for camping fees            Limit:  10 participants

If you experience difficulties with the registration process, contact Chantal for assistance.

Attending:

Susan Jensen
Margo Gram
Deb Merchant
Kelly Robertson
Kathleen Cunningham