Basic Marine Radar with Kevin Monahan

Due to immediate sell-out of this course in March 2021, VI Mid-Island is pleased to offer a second opportunity to learn to use radar from the guy that literally wrote the book: Kevin Monahan.

After completion of this seminar, participants will be able to set up their radar for maximum results and interpret the display under a variety of conditions.  Participants will learn simple techniques to:

• identify landmasses, other vessels, and transient targets
• use radar effectively for collision avoidance
• understand the new generation of AIS and integrated radar systems which combine chart and radar technology
• manage and understand the issues inherent in modern integrated navigation systems; and
• recognize and compensate for rain and sea clutter, interference, and side-lobe echoes

About the Instructor

Kevin Monahan is an experienced captain, retired Canadian Coast Guard officer, and author of “The Radar Book: Effective Navigation and Collision Avoidance.”

Course Materials

Registration includes The Radar Book: Effective Navigation and Collision Avoidance.