Voyage Around Catalina provides a unique and fun way to learn an ancient topic. Playing VAC will compliment most nautical learning experiences, whether these are an organized courses or independent study.
Learners are those interested in the objectives. While, anyone with some interest in learning nautical terms and navigational rules can play VAC, the game will be most fun for those who have some reason or context in which to learn the material
The object of the game is to be the first to sail around Catalina and return to homeport.
Components:
One standard National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) chart #18746. Modified only by adding game track lines from San Pedro, Newport Beach, and Dana Point.
Deck of cards. Each containing one of three subjects:
- A nautical term question
- A navigational rule question
- A "Stand-By!" card
One pair of dividers with pencil lead
One standard eraser
Four game pieces
Two dice (numbers 1-6)