Whether you’re new to paddling, building trip leadership skills, or refreshing your knowledge, this class introduces traditional and modern navigation techniques. Learn to read nautical charts, plan trips, use a compass to fix your location, and understand the strengths and limits of GPS and electronic charting and hacks on finding or creating your own free charts.

Designed to build confidence before heading out, this on-land class offers practical guidance to help paddlers better understand the NYC marine neighborhood: places to launch and land, permits, tides and currents, commercial marine traffic, float plans, basic VHF radio use, and trip planning.