GPS for Mariners
GPS for Mariners is a six (6) hour course taught over two mornings and includes a learning experience designed to help the recreational boater navigate with the assistance of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Those who attend GPS for Mariners receive some terrific PowerPoint support materials, and extensive hands-on instruction and practice using a provided Garmin GPS 72 hand-held GPS receiver. Participants learn the various ways to enter waypoints, plan routes, and use a GPS receiver to navigate a planned course.
All Courses require advance registration and payment of course fees. You can register by contacting Al Schettino, Public Education, at (239) 970-2391.
Cost: $40.00 per person
Programs in 2008 will be held on:
November 4th and 6th - 9am-11:30am
Programs in 2009 will be held on:
January 20th and 22nd - 9am-12:00pm
February 24th and 26th - 9am-12:00pm
November 3rd and 5th - 9am-12:00pm