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Transpac Navigation Seminar with Peter Isler

by Transpacific Yacht Club 7 Feb 14:55 PST 8 February 2023
Peter Isler © Transpacific Yacht Club

On Wednesday, February 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM PST the Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) will host a special Transpac-specific webinar intended for navigators, tacticians and watch captains presented by internationally renowned navigator, sailor, and author Peter Isler.

This special event is designed to assist entries in the upcoming 52nd edition of the biennial Transpac race from LA to Honolulu, but is open to anyone registered with an interest in offshore sailing.

Topics for this webinar presentation on Zoom include:

  • Expedition Navigation software
  • How to get the most out of Expedition
  • Tips and techniques
  • Navigator/Afterguard/Watch Captain communication
  • How to get the most out of watch change weather/position briefings
  • Weather Routing considerations for Transpac
  • A generous Q&A session where students can ask Peter questions
Registration for this special event can be made here.

Prior to this seminar, attendees are encouraged to visit Marine Weather University to learn more about the course offerings available to enhance their sailing, navigating and software.

About Peter Isler.

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