Coast Guard Aux offers GPS course for mariners

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The Martha’s Vineyard detachment of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a two-week GPS for Mariners course, 6 pm to 8 pm, Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18, at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.

This in-depth course focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater, according to a press release. Course participants who already own handheld GPS units are invited to bring them to the class. GPS units will be available for those who do not own one. The goal of the class is to provide each participant with the knowledge and skills to use a GPS for practical recreational boating.

Preregistration is required. For information or to register, call Chris Scott, auxiliary instructor, at 774-930-0921. There is a $40 fee to cover the costs of the textbook, chart, and materials used in the course.