Boat Building and Navigation .5 Credit

Grades 10-12         1 Trimester

 

Boat Construction and Navigation explores all stages of boat building from layout and lofting to hull assembly and finishing techniques. Students in this course have an opportunity to construct their own boat with available plans ranging from small plywood canoes to a 14' skiff. Light design sketching, modeling, and full scale boat construction will be part of this heavy "hands on" course. Many forms of boating and navigation will also be explored including boating basics, knot tying, legal requirements, water sports, safety and GPS (Global Positioning Systems). In addition, students who successfully complete the course will have the opportunity to receive the State of Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate . This certificate is mandatory for all persons wishing to operate a vessel upon state waters.