Introduction to Marine Radar

Prerequisite: No prior experience required. Coastal Navigation 1 recommended

A fast but informative familiarization with Marine Radar. We will look at quick ways to assess risk of collision, tips on using the Radar to Navigate in the fog, and the fundamentals of how the radar works. We will explore fundamental principles and then practice quick ways to detect a dragging anchor using radar ranges and to assess risk of collision by observing changes in bearing and range.

Class size: Min 5 – Max 10 students