ASA & StarPath Present
A series of ASA-approved online classes that allow students to study at their own pace, with the added benefit of being able to interact with real instructors. And the best part is, at the end of the course all graduating students earn official ASA certifications.
ASA 105
Coastal Navigation
Learn practical navigation on inland and coastal waters, including chart reading, piloting, and more.
ASA 107
Celestial Navigation
ASA 117
Basic Celestial Endorsement
Learn to apply basic celestial navigation theory and to determine latitude and longitude at sea.
ASA 119
Marine Weather Endorsement
ASA 120
Radar Endorsement
Why take these courses?
Why StarPath?
What is the cost?
The courses cost $419 each and include an official ASA certification, textbooks, ebooks, additional study materials, software & online support. Also, instructors are standing by at all times to provide whatever help is needed.
ASA & Starpath Certifications
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation
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Learn practical navigation on inland and coastal waters, including chart reading, piloting, rules of the road, tides and currents, and more. Includes both echart and paper chart training. This course is a prerequisite for ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising.
Course Length & Prerequisites
You can reasonably expect to spend approximately 40 to 60 hours on this course at your own pace. The number varies based on how much optional material you choose to cover. You have the option to control how much work you do during each session. There are no prerequisites for this course.Accessibility
This course is available to complete on both Windows and Mac computers.What's included in this course...
Course Materials
All materials are included except plotting tools. Materials included but not limited to charts, Navigation Rules, custom eCharts and NOAA eCharts.
Instructors & Discussion Groups
We have instructors in three different time zones, so if any question comes up, just post it in the Student Discussion Forum for a quick answer - or search to see if someone has already asked the question for an even faster answer.
ASA Certification
A certification & seal for your logbook.
1 Year Access
You have one year to complete the course or request an extension.
ASA 107, Celestial Navigation
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Learn practical celestial navigation and other aspects of safe ocean navigation. This course is a prerequisite for ASA 108, Offshore Passagemaking. This course covers how to find position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, moon, stars, and planets plus other routine and special procedures of safe, efficient offshore navigation. No previous navigation experience is required.
Prerequisites
This course requires the student to have already completed ASA 105, Coastal NavigationCourse Length
You can reasonably expect to spend approximately 40 to 60 hours on this course at your own pace. The number varies based on how much optional material you choose to cover. You have the option to control how much work you do during each session.Accessibility
This course is available to complete on both Windows and Mac computers.What's included in this course...
Course Materials
All text materials are provided to complete the course. The only thing extra you might need are basic plotting tools (parallel rules, dividers and protractor). If you have no tools now, then our plotting tool kit will provide what you need.
Instructors & Discussion Groups
We have instructors in three different time zones, so if any question comes up, just post it in the Student Discussion Forum for a quick answer—or search to see if someone has already asked the question for an even faster answer.
ASA Certification
A certification & seal for your logbook.
1 Year Access
You have one year to complete the course or request an extension.
ASA 117, Basic Celestial Endorsement
Read more about the ASA 117 certification >
Learn to apply basic celestial navigation theory and practice to determine latitude and longitude at sea using a sextant and Nautical Almanac. This course covers the basic celestial navigation needed to make your way to safety across an ocean with no special aids except one small book, a watch, and a sextant. No previous navigation experience is required.
Prerequisites
This course requires the student to have already completed ASA 105, Coastal NavigationCourse Length
You can reasonably expect to spend approximately 5 to 10 hours on this course at your own pace. The number varies based on how much optional material you choose to cover. You have the option to control how much work you do during each session.Accessibility
This course is available to complete on both Windows and Mac computers.What's included in this course...
Course Materials
All text materials are provided to complete the course. Includes textbooks GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant and How to Use Plastic Sextants
Instructors & Discussion Groups
We have instructors in three different time zones, so if any question comes up, just post it in the Student Discussion Forum for a quick answer—or search to see if someone has already asked the question for an even faster answer.
ASA Certification
A certification & seal for your logbook.
1 Year Access
You have one year to complete the course or request an extension.
ASA 119, Marine Weather Endorsement
Read more about the ASA 119 endorsement >
Learn to observe and forecast weather conditions using traditional maritime skills and modern technology. Knowledge of weather information for planning and adapting navigation during short duration and extended voyages.
Course Length & Prerequisites
You can reasonably expect to spend approximately 40 to 60 hours on this course at your own pace. The number varies based on how much optional material you choose to cover. You have the option to control how much work you do during each session. There are no prerequisites for this course.Accessibility
This course is available to complete on both Windows and Mac computers.What we’ll cover in this course...
Course Materials
All text materials are provided to complete the course. Included text books: Modern Marine Weather. eBooks: Modern Marine Weather & Barometer Handbook. Software included: Weather Trainer Live (1-year subscription)
Instructors & Discussion Groups
We have instructors in three different time zones, so if any question comes up, just post it in the Student Discussion Forum for a quick answer—or search to see if someone has already asked the question for an even faster answer.
ASA Certification
A certification & seal for your logbook.
1 Year Access
You have one year to complete the course or request an extension.
ASA 120, Radar Endorsement
Read more about the ASA 120 endorsement >
Learn to properly use small-craft radar (or radar simulator) for piloting, navigation, and collision avoidance. Knowledge of radar principles and practical matters of radar operation. The course covers all aspects of practical radar usage that would be needed to get underway using your radar. It covers the topics of the textbook Radar For Mariners and fills in the details on radar functions and operations while honing your skills with more emphasis on evaluating risk of collision and subsequent maneuvers that might be called for.
Accessibility
This course is only available to complete on Windows PCs.Prerequisites
This course requires the student to have already completed ASA 105, Coastal Navigation.Course Length
You can reasonably expect to spend approximately 20 to 40 hours on this course at your own pace. The number varies based on how much optional material you choose to cover. You have the option to control how much work you do during each session.What we’ll cover in this course...
Course Materials
All text materials are provided to complete the course. Includes the Textbook Radar For Mariners By David Burch and the Radar Trainer PC simulator program.
Instructors & Discussion Groups
We have instructors in three different time zones, so if any question comes up, just post it in the Student Discussion Forum for a quick answer—or search to see if someone has already asked the question for an even faster answer.
ASA Certification
A certification & seal for your logbook.
1 Year Access
You have one year to complete the course or request an extension.
