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SUMMARY:Forecasts at your fingertips
DESCRIPTION:Cruising in the Solent offers some of the UK’s most rewarding sailing\, but local weather effects\, sea breezes\, tides\, and the Isle of Wight’s unique geography\, can make conditions change quickly. This webinar is designed to help cruising sailors understand how to use forecast models and apps to plan safer\, more enjoyable trips. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN\n\nForecast essentials for cruising: wind strength and direction\, sea state\, visibility\, and tide interactions.\nApps and sources you can trust: from Windy and PredictWind to Solentmet and harbour forecasts.\nUnderstanding forecast models: what ECMWF\, GFS\, and UKMO mean for your cruising plans.\nPractical cruising strategies: how to deal with differing forecasts\, spot reliable trends\, and prepare for changing conditions.\nLocal insights: how Solent-specific features like sea breezes\, tidal rips\, and funnel effects shape your cruising experience.\n\nWHY ATTEND?\nWhether you’re heading out for a relaxed day sail\, a family cruise\, or a short coastal passage\, knowing how to interpret forecasts is essential. This session will give you practical tools and local knowledge to make confident decisions before casting off.\nReserve your place and cruise the Solent with greater confidence \n 
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SUMMARY:Electronic navigation for boaters
DESCRIPTION:Modern boating increasingly relies on electronic navigation tools\, from onboard chartplotters to mobile apps. This webinar is designed to help sailors gain confidence with these systems\, avoid common mistakes\, and apply best practice for safer\, more efficient cruising. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nOnboard systems: chartplotters/MFDs\, depth sounders\, AIS\, radar\, autopilot\, and VHF integration\nConnectivity: how equipment links via NMEA 2000\, SeaTalk\, and Wi‑Fi\nMobile solutions: apps like Navionics\, Savvy Navvy\, iNavX\, and C‑Map\, plus safe mounting and waterproofing\nKey features: GPS accuracy\, electronic charts\, routes and waypoints\, AIS overlays\, radar integration\, tides and currents\, safety alarms\nCommon pitfalls: over‑zooming charts\, heading vs course confusion\, outdated software\, AIS clutter\, GPS lag\, and device power issues\nBest practice tips: cross‑check electronics with paper charts and visual bearings\, keep software updated\, plan on large screens\, label waypoints clearly\, practice MOB drills\, and ensure backup power\n\nWhy Attend?\nWhether you’re planning a coastal passage\, navigating busy waters\, or simply looking to make better use of onboard technology\, this session will give you practical knowledge\, confidence\, and trusted techniques to enhance your boating. \nReserve your place and navigate with greater confidence \n 
URL:https://purelatitude.com/event/electronic-naviation/
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