Paper Navigation & Piloting

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

4 sessions of 2–3 hours each

Fitness Level

Light physical ability required; primarily seated classroom learning

Overview

Learn vital paper navigation and piloting skills in Seattle with Windworks Sailing’s essential 4-part classroom series. Gain the expertise needed to navigate tides, currents, and charts with confidence on Puget Sound and beyond.

Seattle, Washington

Paper Navigation & Piloting

Classroom Course - WWSC

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Date

Wed, Oct 15

Travelers

2

Adventure Photos

About This Adventure

Enhance your sailing skills with this essential 4-part classroom series, focusing on navigation and safety. Learn to navigate tides, currents, and weather conditions to ensure a memorable experience on the water. Complete the course to qualify for overnight chartering with Windworks and receive valuable navigation tools and certification.

4-PART CLASSROOM SERIES

Offered once per quarter. Current N&P sessions:

September 15th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th (6pm-9pm all four days)

By now you know how to sail, now you need to know where not to sail, based on tides, currents, low tides, high tides, wind speeds/gusts, etc.

This course is mandatory for overnight chartering with Windworks, but can be taken anytime as this course is pertinent to an enjoyable time on the water.

Includes: Navigation Workbook, Divider, Parallel Plotter, Waterproof Maptech, US No. 1 Chart-book, Windworks N&P certification sticker

Adventure Tips

Always cross-check GPS with paper charts

Electronic devices can fail; having updated paper charts is essential for safe navigation.

Understand local tidal currents

Tides in Puget Sound significantly impact boat handling—plan your route accordingly.

Bring writing tools and navigation calculators

Keep pencils, rulers, and dividers handy to plot accurate courses during your voyage.

Practice piloting with visible landmarks

Use recognizable shore features to confirm your position when piloting close to land.