Basic marine electronics course - OceanDrivers Academy
What you'll learn
- Understand the real value of electronics onboard
- Troubleshoot and fix the most common problems
- Know which are the latest technologies
- Connect a PC to the electronics system onboard
- Install some new components and integrate systems
- Follow the other, more advanced, OceanDrivers Courses!
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of sailing terms and theory
Description
In this basic course you will learn:
What type of sensors are there on the market and how to install them and maintain them;
How and where to install onboard display and the modern personal display technologies;
How does the processor work and the math inside it;
How to connect a PC and/or a tablet to the system;
How to integrate different systems with different protocols/wires;
Which navigation softwares to use onboard for passage planning and racing;
During the course you will also find some multiple choice quiz to test what you have learnt in the different sections.
With a great didactic method, the teacher will make you understand, step by step, all the concepts!
Who this course is for:
- Skippers
- Boat Owners
- Sailors
Instructors
Sono velista dall'infanzia, laureato matematica e specializzato in IT Management. Dal 2013 coniugo background accademico e passione velica, fondendoli nelle mie scelte di vita e nei miei progetti.
Ho traversato 4 volte l'Atlantico a vela, regatato nelle più importanti competizioni internazionali (Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Rolex Middle Sea Race, ARC, Giraglia Rolex Cup, ORC European Championships etc) e sono RYA/MCA Yacht Master Ocean. Sono stato istruttore di vela per più di 10 anni per corsi a qualsiasi livello.
The OceanDrivers Academy was opened in 2015 to teach people about technology in the sailing world at all levels, from day cruisers to dinghy sailors to offshore racers. We love sailing and technologies and we want to transmit our passion. Learn how the new technolgies can improve your sailing experience.