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Sailing
1. Introduction to Sailing
2. Fundamental Sailing Concepts
3. Anatomy of a Sailboat
4. Physics and Theory of Sailing
5. Basic Sailing Skills
6. Sail Trim and Boat Handling
7. Seamanship and Boat Handling
8. Navigation Fundamentals
9. Rules of the Road
10. Safety at Sea
11. Knots and Line Handling
12. Advanced Sailing Techniques
13. Maintenance and Care
8.
Navigation Fundamentals
8.1.
Chart Reading
8.1.1.
Chart Types
8.1.1.1.
Paper Charts
8.1.1.2.
Electronic Charts
8.1.1.3.
Chart Scales
8.1.2.
Chart Symbols
8.1.2.1.
Depth Soundings
8.1.2.2.
Navigation Aids
8.1.2.3.
Hazards and Obstructions
8.1.3.
Chart Datum
8.1.3.1.
Vertical Datum
8.1.3.2.
Horizontal Datum
8.1.3.3.
Tidal References
8.2.
Compass Navigation
8.2.1.
Magnetic Compass
8.2.1.1.
Compass Types
8.2.1.2.
Compass Error Sources
8.2.1.3.
Deviation and Variation
8.2.2.
Compass Bearings
8.2.2.1.
Taking Bearings
8.2.2.2.
Plotting Bearings
8.2.2.3.
Cross Bearings
8.2.3.
Course Plotting
8.2.3.1.
True vs Magnetic
8.2.3.2.
Course Corrections
8.2.3.3.
Dead Reckoning
8.3.
Position Fixing
8.3.1.
Visual Fixes
8.3.1.1.
Bearing Lines
8.3.1.2.
Range and Bearing
8.3.1.3.
Transit Bearings
8.3.2.
Electronic Positioning
8.3.2.1.
GPS Fundamentals
8.3.2.2.
GPS Accuracy
8.3.2.3.
GPS Limitations
8.3.3.
Position Plotting
8.3.3.1.
Chart Work
8.3.3.2.
Electronic Plotting
8.3.3.3.
Position Uncertainty
8.4.
Tides and Currents
8.4.1.
Tidal Theory
8.4.1.1.
Tidal Causes
8.4.1.2.
Tidal Cycles
8.4.1.3.
Tidal Predictions
8.4.2.
Current Effects
8.4.2.1.
Set and Drift
8.4.2.2.
Course Corrections
8.4.2.3.
Time Calculations
8.4.3.
Tidal Navigation
8.4.3.1.
Height of Tide
8.4.3.2.
Tidal Streams
8.4.3.3.
Tidal Windows
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