GPS gives boaters the peace of mind of knowing where you are, where you've been & where you're headed. If you want to see just what GPS can do for you, how they operate along with the latest information on what's available, the Boater's Guide to GPS is just what you need!

Learn HOW GPS can assist you on the water & HOW TO USE IT to navigate back to your dock under any weather condition

All boaters have highly detailed digitized charts and GPS navigation available to them at a very reasonable cost. Even though these navigators are fairly simple to use, GPS devices can be intimidating to many users. By following this program, you can easily learn to operate GPS equipment with proficiency and confidence. This program shows you the many ways GPS can assist on the water and just how easy it can be to take full advantage of this advanced technology.

Most all boaters know that having a GPS navigator on board that takes them back to the dock or launch ramp under any weather condition is a huge advantage. GPS not only eliminates the worry of getting lost on the water, it shows you the way to any destination you want to go to. There are many valuable reasons for having a GPS chart plotter when you're out on the water. This program explains how satellite navigators are necessary for different applications ranging from inland lakes and waterways, to inshore and coastal waters, to offshore navigation on the high seas along with the different types of maps and charts that are available.

Learn the various ways your boat's position can be marked and saved, how remote locations can be entered as waypoints, how routes can be formed and saved using waypoints, maps or charts, how routes can be recalled and navigated to, how to record your boat's track and how alarms and alerts can be set up and activated. It also explains features such as weather map overlays, sun and moon rise and set times, tide and current charts, built-in points of interest and the various types of navigation displays available and those that are best for certain applications.

You'll learn:

40 mins.

The most comprehensive, instructional, training DVD to teach you all the features and functions & HOW TO USE your Garmin unit.

DVD training makes it easy! Interactive menus allow quick and easy chapter review and allow you to go to a specific location time and time again.

This step-by-step, instructional training DVD walks you through the key features and functions of the Garmin GPSMAP 276C, 172C, 178C units from the basics to advanced operation. Learn everything you need to know to begin using your new satellite navigator, from projecting waypoints to mapping fishing areas and setting up routes.

Step-by-step lessons include:

Chartplotter Functions:
Initializing the receiver & acquiring your position
Position & datum’s
Storing your position & saving it as a waypoint
Navigation principles & terms
Using the navigation display & features
Forming & navigating to waypoints
Forming & following routes
Editing waypoints & routes
Following previous tracks

Sonar Functions:
How sonar works
Interpreting the signals
Locating fish and structure
Adjusting the sensitivity
Using the zoom modes & setting the zoom range
Frequencies and area of coverage
Manually adjusting the depth range
Setting fish and depth alarms
Clearing unwanted signals and interference
Customizing the unit

40 mins