Understanding Weatherfax
- Synopsis
- The development of weatherfax has proved to be of immense usefulness as it enables the mariner to inspect satellite images and charts prepared by weather bureaux in order to locate favorable winds and avoid storms. It has become an invaluable aid for the long distance cruiser.
For those venturing far offshore Weatherfax is the best source of weather information available. This tape is designed to teach about the weatherfax system and how it can be used to make a passage safer. It shows the types of weatherfax maps, charts and printouts that are produced and, how they will aid safe navigation and reliable passage making. This video will not only explain how weatherfax works, but acts as an introduction to understanding weather for the mariner. The video covers menu options, keypad use & data entry, navigation screens, initialization, position fix, creating & saving waypoints, point to point routes, navigation terms and tips. - Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Subjects
- Technology
- Keywords
- boats; electronic equipment; further education; marine engineering; meteorology; sailing
Distribution Formats
- Type
- VHS
- Format
- NTSC
- Price
- $24.95 (+ p&p)
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 37 minutes
- Year
- 2002
Distributor
- Name
Bennett Marine Video, USA
- support@bennettmarine.com
- Web
- http://www.bennettmarine.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 310 827 8064
- Fax
- +1 310 827 8074
- Address
- 2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Top Floor
Venice
CA 90291
USA
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