Now that the cost of radar has been drastically reduced to the point where entry level units can be had for about $1200, many boaters want to learn more about this valuable safety device.

The new CPS course, "Radar for Pleasure Craft" teaches the use and capabilities of marine radar. You learn how to interpret the screen, how to use the various controls, how to measure distance and bearing to other boats and to hazards.

You learn about radar's abilities and limitations. It is important that you understand the meaning of a unit's specifications when selecting a radar and the course explains these.

This course manual has over 130 pages and comes with a CD that can be used on a PC computer.  Among the CD's various features is a radar simulator that allows you try out the common radar controls including VRM, EBL, ERBL, etc.

Learn collision avoidance in the safety of your home using the simulator's MARPA capability!

Recommended for all those who presently own, contemplate the purchase or are interested in finding out about the use and abuse of radar!