An Auxiliarist who is qualified as a Navigation Specialist is a genuine asset to the Auxiliary operations activities. This individual knows where their vessel is at any given time and keeps it from danger. The Navigation Specialist is also well prepared to participate in our Public Education program, teaching the piloting portion of our basic courses and participating in the Basic Coastal Navigation (BCN) and Advanced Coastal Navigation (ACN) courses.

Operational Specialty Course:

Power Point Presentation

Chapter 1 Intro

Chapter 2 Compass

Chapter 3 Chart

Chapter 4 Tools

Chapter 5 Dead Reckoning

Chapter 6 Piloting

Chapter 7 Current Sailing

Chapter 8 Tidal Currents & Tides

Chapter 9 Radio Navigation

- Electronic Navigation System (ENS)