NavAid™ . . . Software for Mariners

      

        
NavAid is a software
        package which simulates the light flashing sequences of all the
        major buoys and lightstations. With NavAid, users can observe
        all cardinal buoys, lateral buoys, special buoys and 10 selected
        lightstation sequences, a total of 40 buoys and lightstations.
        
As an example, the
        designation "(Q(6)+LFl 15s" is commonly found on charts,
        but what does it really mean? What does it actually look like?
        What color is the light and what color is the body of the aid?
        What information does this aid provide to the mariner? What topmarks
        are on the aid? Will it be lettered or numbered? If you are uncertain
        of the answers to these questions, you will likely benefit from
        the use of NavAid.

      
 

      
 

      


      
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NavAid ...

      


      
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is recognized by CPS/ECP
        
shows a colored image
        of each buoy or lightstation
        
flashes the light
        in the correct sequence and color
        
names each aid and
        lists its light flashing formula
        
defines the precise
        meaning of each light flashing formula
        
lists all pertinent
        information pertaining to the aid
        
explains why the aid
        has been provided
        
allows a novice to
        learn to recognize aids easily
        
helps experienced
        mariners maintain their skills
        
enhances classroom
        instruction of marine courses
        
improves retention
        of aid light flashing patterns and meanings
        
runs on a PC under
        Windows XP
        
includes both English
        and French versions on a CD
      

      
 

      

        
Price ...
      
 
 

      

        
$19.95 CDN
Note: Amount includes shipping and handling. Discounts available
to CPS, USPS and other teaching facilities, if ordered in quantity:
10 or more ­ $17.95 each
20 or more ­ $14.95 each
      
 
 

      
 

      

        
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Comments from NavAid Users ...

 

 

"NavAid arrived today and you can put my name to those who think it's just terrific." - CB, Kelowna Squadron

 

"Great. We are arranging to show class on a projector in the class room." - JP, Sudbury Squadron

 

"Simple & easy to use - great training aid. With only 15 minutes of use I can see NavAid is going to be

quite useful in our classes." - HS, Cambridge Squadron

 

"Good presentation." - CL, Ballenas Squadron

 

"Very clever idea." - CL, Brockville Squadron

 

"Nice job!" - JE (Squadron Unknown)

 

"Seems great, a good teaching aid." - RR, Shuswap Squadron

 

"It's great to see something developed in Edmonton for Boaters!" - RM, Edmonton Squadron

 

"We will demonstrate it in our course and recommend it for purchase by the membership." - JR, Cornwall Squadron

 

"Excellent product." - MS, Niagara Falls Squadron

 

 

Some other sites and products ...

 

 

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) and United States Power Squadrons (USPS)

Start here to find the squadron nearest you, then check the course schedule for a course that interests

you. CPS and USPS are non-profit organizations dedicated to boating safety and boating education.

 

Safe Boating

What do you really need on board to be safe as well as legal? Click here to find out the exact

requirements for boats and for operators. This is another part of our extensive Coast Guard site.

 

Boat Docking

This excellent book by Charles T. Low explains all the ins and outs (literally) of parking any vessel.

Well-illustrated, this book is a "must-read."

 

John's Nautical Page

This is a site you don't want to miss. The site has links to virtually every nautical and marine-related

topic you can imagine.

 

US Coast Guard

This will take you to the home page of the US Coast Guard. Here you will find recruiting information,

historic photos, facts and much more.

 

Canadian Hydrographic Service

See what Canadian hydrographers are up to. Here you will find chart products, chart dealer locations

and publications.

 

The World's Lighthouses

If you are interested in lighthouses, visit this site when you have some free time to spare. There are

links to almost every lighthouse site in the world, including lots of excellent photos.

 

Nordic Tugs

In our opinion the saltiest tugs on the water are Nordic Tugs. Check them out for yourself.

 

The Canadian Navy

See what the Canadian Navy is doing to create waves. Here you will find background information,

visions for the future, newsletters and much more.

 

The Canadian Coast Guard

Visit the site for our Canadian Coast Guard. Many links to other items of nautical interest.

 

 

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