| Piloting Course Contents
The following is (approximately) a list of chapter and section headings in the course manual.
1. Dead Reckoning and the Log
* Dead Reckoning Plot
* Taking Departure
* The Course Line
* DR Positions
* Navigator's Notebook
* Keeping a Log
* Definitions
7. Marlinspike Seamanship
* The Practical Component
* Lines Aboard the Boat
* Purpose
* Size
* Strength
* Purchasing Tips
* Dock Lines
* Anchor Rode
* Other Considerations
* Block and Tackle
* Whipping
* Knots, Hitches, and Bends
* Seizings
* Splices
* Eye Splice
* Short Splice
* Long Splice
4. The Magnetic Compass
* The Earth's Magnetic Field
* True Directions
* The Magnetic Poles
* Variation
* Deviation
* Causes
* Effect of the Boat's Magnetic Field on the Compass
* Compass Installation
* Removing Gross Deviation (Compensating the Compass)
* Determining Deviation
* The Practice Deviation Table
* Using the Deviation Table
* When True Course is Known
* When Compass Course is Known
* for Values of Boat's Heading Lying Between Tabulated Values
4. Fixed Aids to Navigation
* The Canadian Aids to Navigation System
* Fixed Aids
* Lightstations
* Interpreting Charted Descriptions
* Emergency Lights
* Minor Lighted Aids
* Sector Lights
* Ranges
* Daybeacons
* Fog Signals
* Visible Range
* Government Publications - Notices to Mariners
11. Floating Aids to Navigation
* Cardinal and Lateral Buoys
* Buoy Recognition: Shape, Colour, Numbering, Lights, etc.
* Aids to Navigation Protection Regulations
* Buoys and Positioning
* New Dangers
* The CPS MAREP Hydrographic Programme
7. Bearings and Fixes
* Bearings: Lines of Position and Ranges
* Taking Bearings
* Magnetic and Compass Bearings
* Turning Bearings
* The Fix
6. Relative Bearings
* Evolution
* Stating Relative Directions
* Converting Relative Bearings
* Obtaining Relative Bearings
5. Distance of an Object by Two Relative Bearings
* doubling the Angle on the Bow
* To Determine a Future Distance Off
* Circle of Position
* Bow and Beam Bearings
5. Weather
* Weather Forecasts
* The Weather-Makers in the Atmosphere
* Centres of Low Pressure
* Fronts
* Forecasting
6. Wind, Waves, and Current
* Wind
* Wind Strength
* The Beaufort Wind Scale
* The Effects of Wind
* Waves
* Wave Generation
* Wave Motion
* Breaking Waves
* Features of Wave Behaviour
* Swells and Waves
* Practical Considerations
* Currents
8. Seamanship Skills for Adverse Weather
* Thunderstorms
* Squalls and Squall Lines
* Fog
* Storms
* Seamanship Skills for Heavy Weather
* MAREP (Weather) Program
7. Anchors and Anchoring
* A Brief History
* Holding Power
* Loads
* The Anchor Rode
* Anchoring Techniques
* Using Two Anchors
* Weighing Anchor
8. Tides
* Causes of Tides
* Classification of Tides
* Sources of Information
* Datum, Measurements, and tides
* Practical Applications
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6. Tidal Currents
* Causes of Tidal Currents
* Sources of Current Information
* Using Current Tables
* Practical Considerations
* Current Terms
6. Navigating in a Current
* Leeway
* Navigational Current
* Detecting a Current
* finding Course to Steer to Offset the Effects of Current
* The DR Plot and Log6. Buoyancy and Stability
* The Force of Gravity
* The force of Buoyancy
* Stability
* Interrelationship of Center of Gravity and Center of Buoyancy
* The Effect of Bilge Water on Stability
* Pitching
* Retaining or Increasing Stability
* Stability and Design Alterations
9. Hull Construction and Shape
* Hull Materials, Form and Construction
* Hull Shape
3. Hull Performance
* Displacement Hulls
* Planing Hulls
* Modern Designs
* Hull Maintenance5. Propellers and Propeller Action
* Speed and Maneuverability
* The Propeller
* Choosing the Right Propeller
* Propeller Operation
* The Propeller and Maneuverability
* Speed Curves
* Practical Considerations
8. Rudders and Steering Mechanisms
* Properties of Rudders
* Rudder Action
* Tiller and Wheel
* Loss of Steering Control
5. Emergencies
* Man Overboard
* Collision
* Running Aground
* Fire Precautions
* Fire Prevention
6. Preparedness and Enjoyment
* General
* Aspects of Crew Training
* Seasickness
* Crew Fatigue
* Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
* Injuries on deck
* First Aid Kit
* Routine In-season Maintenance
9. Introduction to Electronic Navigation
* Depth Sounders
* Radio Direction Finders
* RADAR
* LORAN
* GPS
* EPIRBs
7. Manners and Customs
* Courtesies
* Flag Rules for use on CPS Boats
* Saluting
* Dressing Ship
* Definitions
5. Distance of an Object by Two Relative Bearings
* doubling the Angle on the Bow
* To Determine a Future Distance Off
* Circle of Position
* Bow and Beam Bearings
5. Weather
* Weather Forecasts
* The Weather-Makers in the Atmosphere
* Centres of Low Pressure
* Fronts
* Forecasting
6. Wind, Waves, and Current
* Wind
* Wind Strength
* The Beaufort Wind Scale
* The Effects of Wind
* Waves
* Wave Generation
* Wave Motion
* Breaking Waves
* Features of Wave Behaviour
* Swells and Waves
* Practical Considerations
* Currents
8. Seamanship Skills for Adverse Weather
* Thunderstorms
* Squalls and Squall Lines
* Fog
* Storms
* Seamanship Skills for Heavy Weather
* MAREP (Weather) Program
7. Anchors and Anchoring
* A Brief History
* Holding Power
* Loads
* The Anchor Rode
* Anchoring Techniques
* Using Two Anchors
* Weighing Anchor
8. Tides
* Causes of Tides
* Classification of Tides
* Sources of Information
* Datum, Measurements, and tides
* Practical Applications
6. Tidal Currents
* Causes of Tidal Currents
* Sources of Current Information
* Using Current Tables*
Practical Considerations
* Current Terms
6. Navigating in a Current
* Leeway
* Navigational Current
* Detecting a Current
* finding Course to Steer to Offset the Effects of Current
* The DR Plot and Log
6. Buoyancy and Stability
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