I have now done every course I think that has been offered so far at Mystic Seaport taught by Frank Reed in the last two years. I found the courses to all be extremely rewarding.
Several things stand out. The course material is presented in a balanced way, with a well thought mixture of detailed calculation, broken up by historical, factual, and hands-on aspects. This type of teaching is well suited to most, as it provides periods of more intense reasoning with relaxation and humor. Anyone can walk away with new-found knowledge. I also feel that the approach of understanding historical context and a simple practical approach is unique. It has gone a great way toward clearing up a lot of my preconceived ideas and confusions resulting from the many contradictory or esoteric approaches found in various volumes or on the internet.
Very simply, I learned a lot and it went a long way toward clearing up a mess. I was fascinated the whole time. The courses and NavList provide the tools to keep learning even after the course is over. I left able to measure what I see with a more calibrated eye for real world application, and a greater appreciation of human history. I can strongly recommend these classes for the curious, the fascinated, the historian, the hardcore navigator, or the armchair one. There is something in them for all.
I also found the NavList community to be helpful and encouraging as my journey continues. I hope I can undertake even more material in additional courses in the future.
"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats" (Kenneth Grahame, from the "Wind in the Willows")
Capt. Mark
ATLANTIC or PACIFIC session?
Workshops are scheduled as ATLANTIC or PACIFIC for the convenience of navigators nearer the Atlantic Ocean or nearer the Pacific Ocean.
This year ATL or ATLANTIC online sessions run from 10:00am to 4:00pm US Eastern time on Saturday and Sunday. This corresponds to 1400 - 2000 UT and may be convenient for those joining from longitudes ranging from about 30°E to 135°W. The choice is yours. If you follow a schedule with exotic hours, don't feel bound by the geographic name of the session!
This year PAC or PACIFIC online sessions run from 8:00pm to 11:45pm US Eastern time which is 5:00pm to 8:45pm US Pacific time (PDT). This corresponds to 0000-0345 UT (next calendar day) and may be convenient for those joining anywhere from longitude 60°W across all of North America, past the dateline (180° W) and as far into Asian longitudes as 120°E. NOTE: PAC sessions are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings in US time zones which cross into the next calendar day by UT, as well as in longitudes further east in the Pacific and east Asia.
Find your longitude on the map. Are you in New Zealand or Australia or Japan? Then a PAC of PACIFIC session is right for you. Are you in Europe or eastern Brazil or the Canadian maritimes? Then an ATL or ATLANTIC session would be more convenient for you. Are you in New England or most of Canada or California? Then you might find either an ATLANTIC or a PACIFIC session convenient and feasible. And don't feel bound by geography. If you have an unusual schedule, choose the option that suits your hours.
If you're registered for an online workshop, you will be invited to attend hour-long sextant practical sessions in Rhode Island and Connecticut scheduled as weather and other conditions permit. These live, in-person sessions are included in your registration for online classes.
All workshops created and taught by Frank Reed.
Comments:
Mark Coady wrote: 11👍
Dr. Stanley J. Zawada & Ilona M. Kovacs wrote: 6👍
If we could leave 5 stars, we'd leave 10 ! We have attended several courses and enjoyed each one! Mr. Frank Reed is as entertaining as is his complete mastery of the subjects he teaches. The level of preparedness shines like the stars he so loves. We thank you for the most excellent courses we have had the ultimate pleasure to experience.
Samuel S Lyness wrote: 8👍
Frank, a wonderful course in Lunars. I learned a lot. I admire your teaching skills and your astounding fund of knowledge. I would wish to emulate your style of instruction. Best regards, hope to sign up for your course in Cel. Nav. in Age of Sailing.
Sam Lyness
Sam Lyness
