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Laptop Navigation; DSC/AIS
This class to be taught by Daniel Collins as part of an on-going collaboration between him and Jeremy at HSH Yacht Sales.
This is a hands-on course covering the use of laptop computers for modern navigation, instrumentation, and communications. It includes safe and effective navigation using modern navigation software; understanding digital chart types and how to get them; using AIS and DSC to increase situational awareness and enhance safety; understanding and connecting vessel instrumentation using NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000; and tips and tricks to get the most from your electronic navigation aids. This course uses software compatible with all laptop operating systems including Windows, Apple Mac OS, and Linux
BONUS: a brief sneak peek at our still-in-development iPad navigation course, with an opportunity to spend some hands-on time with an iPad loaded with the latest navigation software.
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