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Chart plotter essentials: series introduction
Welcome to the RYA Wavelength DigitalFirst Manufacturers' Insights series — bite-size chart plotter skills from the manufacturers.
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Decluttering charts for navigation
Strip a chart plotter display back to the information you actually need underway.
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Adjusting depth contours and the depth alarm
Set safety contours and depth alarms so the plotter warns you before you run out of water.
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Chart and dashboard split screen
Combine chart and instrument data on one plotter screen.
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Cursor range and bearing
Measure range and bearing from your boat or a waypoint using the plotter cursor.
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Heading and COG vectors
Understand heading vs course over ground and how vector lines predict your track.
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Navigation alarms
Set and manage arrival, anchor and off-course alarms on the plotter.
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Rulers for bearing and position confirmation
Use on-screen rulers to confirm bearings and your position at a waypoint.
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True and relative vectors
Compare true and relative vector modes and when to use each.
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VRM and EBL for position monitoring
Use variable range markers and electronic bearing lines to monitor position and traffic.
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Route creation and editing
Build, review and edit a route on the chart plotter.
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Man overboard crew training: Prevent, Practise, Prepare
RYA guidance on preventing a man overboard and preparing the whole crew to respond.
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Essential Navigation and Seamanship: course taster
A look inside the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship online course.
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