"The planning stage of a cruise is often just as enjoyable as the voyage itself, letting one's imagination loose on all kinds of possibilities.  Yet translating dreams into reality means a lot of practical questions have to be answered."

JIMMY CORNELL - BRITISH SAILOR & AUTHOR

ISPA COASTAL NAVIGATION COURSE

The ISPA Coastal Navigation Course provides the knowledge and skills essential to navigate safely in both inland and coastal/tidal water environments, using both paper-based and electronic navigation tools.

PREREQUISTES: 

• Some on-the-water experience - Power or Sail

COURSE COSTS:  The ISPA Coastal Navigation PRIVATE Course with Latitude Sailing is $595 CAD (plus theory materials).  If a couple wished to complete their training together (shared cabin), the cost for both is $750 CAD (plus theory materials). 

ON-THE-WATER TIME:  The course involves 1 - 2 days of training on-the-water.  Completing the training over 2 days allows for the opportunity to deal with more navigation and planning scenarios and passes with the overnight on board.

COMBINED COURSES:  It is possible to complete your 'Competent Crew', 'ROC(m)', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' as a complete package over 7 consecutive on-the-water days at a savings of 25% over completing the courses individually ($3295 CAD per Individual or $4795 CAN per Couple plus theory materials).  The focused time allows you to build your skills more effectively and allows for a greater customization of training plans. 

Complete 'Competent Crew', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' Package over 7 days.

SAVE 25% Over Individual Course Pricing.

CONTACT LATITUDE SAILING TO DETERMINE YOUR PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLAN

While the ISPA Coastal Navigation Course is typically completed as part of the ISPA Day Skipper Sail Course, you may complete the course as a stand alone program available to sail or power boaters.  Regardless of your situation, your training begins with getting in touch with us at Latitude Sailing.

Everyone has unique goals and objectives for their sailing training, which is why Latitude Sailing courses are 'ALWAYS PRIVATE - ALWAYS PERSONALIZED - ALWAYS ABOUT YOU'.   We will discuss your personal sailing goals, timelines, preferred departure and training areas, and assist you with establishing a training plan to help you achieve your personal goals.  

At this point you can secure your training spot and tentative training dates with a 50% deposit of the course fees.  This will allow access to exclusive Latitude Sailing video tutorials as well as access to LIVE video conferencing meetings during your theory development to answer questions, address challenges, and provide insights to your specific situation.

Complete your theory development through ispa self study & latitude sailing online

In order to maximize your time on the water, completion of your theory components in advance of your training is REQUIRED so as to allow more time on-the-water during your training.  Materials are purchased through ISPA.  We will discuss the process with you during Step 01 when we work on your personalized training plan.

• Coastal Navigation Online Course Package:  Including Coastal Navigation Online Course, Access to Online Flipbook Manual, Chart 3441, Divider, Plotter and Certification - $350 CAN + taxes.
  

SCHEDULE YOUR CUSTOM LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH LATITUDE SAILING

Once you have completed your Theory Development, it is time to finalize your On-The-Water Training component.  At this point the remaining balance of your training fees will be due. 

Due to the short duration of your On-The-Water component of the Coastal Navigation Course (1 or 2 Days), training is only completed from our Nanaimo, BC base when completed as a stand alone program so the secisions that need to finalized during this step are limited but include:

• training dates
• our vessel or yours
• travel plans

ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE/COUPLE TRAINING EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER

When the day finally arrives for your On-The-Water training to begin, you will be met at the agreed upon location in Nanaimo, BC.  For those arriving from out of town, complimentary pick up can be arranged if you are arriving via ferry or air into Nanaimo. 

Your training plan will involve planning around Nanaimo Harbour, Dodd Narrows, Newcastle Island and other passages in the Gulf Islands.

OTHER LATITUDE SAILING

TRAINING COURSES

The ISPA Competent Crew - Sail Course is the first step in your ISPA training journey.  This course provides the basic knowledge essentials for keelboat sailing and the must knows for living aboard a cruising sailboat.

4 Days On-the-Water

Minimum 20 hours

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The ISPA Day Skipper - Sail Course continues your ISPA training journey and provides the intermediate sailing and cruising knowledge and skills essential for the bareboat charter skipper.  Take the helm and chart your journey!



4 Days On-the-Water

Minimum 20 hours

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Course Dates Are Booking Now For Fall 2024 & 2025.

Contact Us to Secure Your Preferred Dates To Complete Your Training

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