Certified instructors from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting an introductory boating navigation course using a chart of the Boothbay area. Make boating more enjoyable and safe by learning the basics about information found on nautical charts. Learn about navigation aids (on the charts and on the water) to cruise safely. You'll learn to read a chart and become familiar with the coastal waters between Small Point and Pemaquid. Problem sets will help you plan cruises and understand the information found on charts (buoys, lights, water depth). True and magnetic headings, variation, lines of position, chart symbols, piloting, latitude and longitude, and dead reckoning are explained. Three Rivers chart (#13293) and a copy of a chapter on navigation principles are included.

A parallel ruler and dividers are needed and can be purchased separately. This four-session course is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 10, 12, 17 and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Boothbay Region High School. The fee is $78. Please register by May 6.

To register please complete the registration form in the Boothbay Region Adult Ed brochure and include payment. Mail to the address on the form or drop your registration and payment off in the high school office weekdays. You can also print a registration form from our website: boothbayae.org. If you have questions or need more info call 633-3224 or email: boothbayae@gwi.net