This special training video by Captain Jack breaks down one of the most important navigation concepts every mariner must know: set and drift. Using clear examples and chart work, Captain Jack shows step-by-step how to calculate the effect of current on your vessel and how to correct your course to stay on track.
Owner and Lead Instructor
Captain Jack Sanzalone is the owner and lead instructor The Captain School and Boat Tutors and the driving force behind our maritime training programs. A seasoned USCG Licensed Master and Assessor, Captain Jack brings over 43 years of hands-on boating and leadership experience on vessels large and small. As a former president of the Maritime Education Standards Council (MESC), he is committed to raising the bar in maritime instruction. Certified to teach a full range of USCG-approved courses—including OUPV, Master upgrades, BRM, HELM, Advanced Firefighting, and more—he delivers expert, practical training throughout Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.