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How to read the map!
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Introduction to Charts
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Chart Positions Taster Topic
Introduction to Latitude & Longitude
Using Latitude & Longitude
Plotting Latitude & Longitude on a Chart
Plotting Latitude & Longitude
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Measuring a Bearing
Nautical Distance
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Plotting Latitude & Longitude

  1. How to read the map!
  2. Chart Positions
  3. Plotting Latitude & Longitude

Content type: Step-by-Step Guides

Once a tool or technique has been demonstrated, step-by-step guides allow you to try your newly acquired skill. This unique approach lets you practice what you’ve learned with an instructor leading you by the hand. This is partially useful for the more complex chart work navigation techniques.

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Taster content: Step-by-Step – Plotting Latitude & Longitude

The task in this step-by-step guide is to find and plot the latitude & longitude of a position given to you by a friend, letting you know where they are. You’ll have to use your course plotter accurately to mark their position. At every stage, you can jump in and have a go at the task or watch it performed first. It’s up to you.

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For this step-by-step, you will need the following:
  • RYA Training Chart 3
  • Portland Course Plotter
  • Pencil
  • Notepad
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