Anglia Sea Ventures

This course is an introduction to GPS and chart plotters including how to use them and interpret navigational data for both sail and motor vessels. The course has been reworked for 2010 to include more hands-on sessions using real chart plotters in our classroom.

We explain GPS jargon in plain language and expose some of the myths about navigating electronically. The course includes hands-on sessions using real chart plotters where we provide detailed instruction on how to use the most common features and how to interpret the information displayed on the screen.

If you own, or are contemplating buying a GPS or chart plotter, then this is an essential course.

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Course start dates (Check Availability)

Other dates may be available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed above.

Previous experience

Navigation to Day Skipper shorebased level or equivalent.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich , East Anglia

Duration

1 day shorebased practical workshop (09:00 to 17:30 hours)

What's included?

Tuition, course pack comprising charts, exercises and completion certificate, refreshments. Please note that lunch is not provided.

What to bring

Notepad, soft leaded pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, manual plotter and dividers.

Other things you should know

This course is taught in a classroom. It is not an RYA course.