Practical Navigator Training
Practical Navigator Training is dedicated to helping people understand the art and science of navigation and Coast Guard Licensing
02/12/2022
Hello I am doing a seminar series this winter with SEA Semester about celestial navigation if you were interested just let me know!
Winter Celestial Navigation Course Explore the Skies with SEA Join celestial navigation expert Captain Chris Nolan for an online seminar series about celestial navigation. This online program is ideal for lifelong learners and those interested in understanding more about how to navigate using the stars, planets, moon, and sun. A grea...
04/07/2021
Why Would You Use a Sextant Upside Down? A sextant is a device using two mirrors which can be manipulated to measure the angle between any two objects. We often use t...
04/06/2021
This is a great program that I will be collaborating with to provide merchant mariner courses underway. Check them out! www.oceansdream.org
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31/05/2021
"The Gulfstreamer" 2021 Race from Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach Florida to Charleston Yacht Club in Charleston South Carolina. I was fortunate to be the Navigator on S/V TOMKAT for the race. Great journey and great event!
15/05/2021
At long last, Stability Problems for USCG Exams is available now. Use code TSA to take 80% off the tuition this month. All USCG stability problem types solved with videos. Hard course!
Stability Problems for USCG Exams Solving all the stability problems for Oceans, Near Coastal, and Great Lakes/Inland licenses from 100 ton to Unlimited Master.
13/05/2020
New Course! https://practical-navigator-training.teachable.com/p/navigation-problems-for-uscg-exams
Navigation Problems for USCG Exams This course is designed for anyone interested in learning advanced navigation problem solving skills. The course is particularly useful for those studying for a USCG license exam, either at the near coastal or oceans level. We solve all types of problems you can experience on your exam, including ce...
07/05/2020
More Thursday Night Navigation Problems!
7pm EDT, Thursday 7 May. This is weekly episode 12 and we will discuss Maneuvering Boards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oUy6OPmYCI
Thursday Night Live Navigation Problems (Maneuvering Boards)
02/03/2020
Thursday Night Navigation Problems on YouTube Live - 7pm EST. Running for the next 9 weeks.
16/02/2020
Chart Plotting Day!
18/09/2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTp8ZuIlS6A&feature=youtu.be
How do ships navigate around hurricanes? September is the peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic. In the modern era, ships still run afoul of hurricanes. How are vessel captains trained to navigat...
New courses forming for 2020 in Duluth, Portsmouth, New London, and Charleston!
06/09/2019