Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons: Electronic Navigation - Ladysmith

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Wednesday, March 30th, 2016

This 8 evening course includes a 200 page manual, 2 CD's with a chartplotter emulator and a GPS simulator. Learn GPS navigation on your home computer and the ins and outs of satellite navigation. You will study datum, waypoints, navigating planned routes, locating your position to three meter accuracy, and about buying a GPS Chartplotter or using your own. Safe use of electronic navigation devices will be emphasized.

Topics include:

- Introduction to GPS and how to use a GPS
- Types of GPS Units; Features; Enhanced Chartplotters; Tablets
- Planning your Cruise at Home; Waypoints and Routes
- Electronic Charts: Navigation; Electronic Navigation
- Limits of Accuracy; Other uses for GPS; Emulators

Class Schedule:

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Monday, April 11, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

For more information and to register for this course, go to https://www.cps-ecp.ca/public/public.asp?WCE=C%3D56|K%3D242929|CAL%3D225480