Radar transforms the way sailors perceive the world around them, especially when visibility fades and the environment becomes more complex. Fog, darkness, squalls, and crowded waterways can turn even familiar passages into a challenge. This online class removes the uncertainty by showing you how to interpret radar with confidence, understand what the screen is telling you, and make smart, timely decisions when conditions demand it. You’ll learn how to stay aware, anticipate risks, and navigate safely no matter what the horizon looks like.

Radar is far more than a collision-avoidance backup, it’s a core navigation tool for cruisers who want precision and awareness in all conditions. This online class goes beyond basic operation to teach techniques you can use every time you stand watch. You’ll learn how to fine-tune your display, distinguish hazards from harmless echoes, and use advanced tools like EBLs, VRMs, RMLs, and AIS overlays to build a complete picture of your surroundings. Through real examples and practical demonstrations, you’ll develop strategies for identifying squalls, choosing safe routes, and managing multiple targets at once with calm, deliberate control.

Perfect for sailors ready to deepen their understanding, this class bridges the gap between simply having radar and truly using it to its full potential. Whether you’re a coastal cruiser refining your skills or an offshore passagemaker responsible for nighttime watches, you’ll leave with sharper awareness and a clear sense of how radar supports safer navigation. If you’ve ever looked at your radar screen and wished you understood it better, this is your chance to gain the knowledge, techniques, and judgment that make every passage—day or night—safer, smoother, and more rewarding.