Public Education Course Flyer: GPS For Mariners

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The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's GPS for Mariners (GPSFM) course focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. While the presentation allows boaters to bring and use their already-owned hand-held GPS units to class, it will also teach those who do not own their own hand-held GPS unit to learn how to use one.

 

Topics Include

  • Navigation Review – It assumes students know basic coastal navigation terminology
  • GPS Basic Receiver Functions
  • Selecting a Receiver
  • Waypoint Navigation
  • GPS Underway

Presented by Flotilla 095-43-04
Madison, WI

Course: GPS For Mariners
Start Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2025
End Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2025
Hours: 9:00 AM  –  1:00 PM
Duration: 4 Hours
Lessons: 1
Location: Madison Central Library
201 W Mifflin St
230
Madison,  WI  53703
Contact: Charles Hague
[email protected]
(847) 626-5488
Course Cost: $0
Register By: Fri, 03 Oct 2025

Posted: Thu, 11 Sep 2025

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