Coastal Navigation Training with Naos Yachts in Marina del Rey
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Basic mobility required for classroom and short on-deck sessions; no advanced fitness needed.
Overview
Master the essentials of coastal navigation with Naos Yachts in Marina del Rey. This one-day class teaches you to read charts and plot courses to sail confidently along California’s coast.
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
1 Day Course | Ages 18+ | No prerequisite when taken with Offshore Sailing
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About This Adventure
Join the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation class for a comprehensive one-day experience that equips you with essential skills for safely navigating sailing vessels in coastal and inland waters. Learn to read charts, use navigation tables, and calculate positions, all while gaining valuable theoretical knowledge without any sailing prerequisites.
No prerequisite when taken with Offshore Sailing
Class Length:
One Day Class
Ages 18 and up
ASA 105 – COASTAL NAVIGATION**
The educational objectives are reading chart symbols, use of the U.S. Coast Guard navigation publication tables, light list, notice to mariners, chart navigation, calculating DR positions, 3 bearing fixes, electronic fixes, set and drift computations, compass to true and compass deviation.
Prerequisites: No prerequisite when taken with Offshore Sailing and is included in that tuition. May also be taken with administrative approval as a non-cruising challenge.
Description: Able to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. There is no Sailing Skills part to this Standard and practical application of this Sailing Knowledge is found in the Advanced Coastal Cruising Standard.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early to Review Materials
Give yourself time before class to familiarize with basic nautical terms and concepts for a smoother learning experience.
Bring a Scientific Calculator
A calculator with trigonometry functions is helpful for navigation table calculations during the course.
Dress in Layers
Marina del Rey mornings can be cool and foggy, so layering keeps you comfortable throughout the day’s transition to sun.
Prepare for Focused Indoor and Outdoor Sessions
The course includes chart work inside and on-deck orientation; wear shoes suitable for boat decks and classrooms alike.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Brown pelicans soaring along the coast
- California sea lions on marina docks
History
Marina del Rey’s development in the 1960s transformed a mudflat into a vital recreational boating hub serving Los Angeles County.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on protecting coastal wetland habitats and reducing marina pollution to maintain healthy marine ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Scientific Calculator
Used for performing navigation table calculations during the course.
Layered Clothing
Helps manage coastal temperature changes during outdoor sessions.
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Non-Slip Shoes
Required for safe movement on boat decks and marina docks.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for taking additional notes during theory segments.