Bayfront Maritime Center

Navigation Science

BMC offers a growing list of navigation classes. Click here for the list of available courses. Skills that we currently teach in Navigation Science include:

• Introduction to the Nautical Chart
• Latitude and Longitude
• Introduction to Plotting Tools
• Speed, Time, Distance (its algebra!)
• Magnetic Compass; TVMDC - converting true directions to compass directions
• Aids to Navigation; Buoys, Lights, etc.
• Set and Drift; speed and direction of the Current
• Course to Steer

  • Erie Power Squadron boating classes
  • United States Coast Guard Master's License classes
  • Radar Training- Coming soon

If you're interested in enrolling in a class or want more information, please contact us at (814) 456-4077 or by e-mail to: "info@bayfrontcenter.org"

Chart Plotting with Advanced Placement High School Students ivan eisenberg

Students learning how to read a chart and plot a course.

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