Description of how AIS works, the AIS classes (A, B and B+) and a comparison of their characteristics, the importance of AIS in the “person overboard” situation, and some general considerations on the use of AIS on a sailboat.

Description of the OpenCPN navigation software, where to install it, the use of electronic nautical charts, the integration of GPS and IAS, the acquisition of weather data, and other useful functionalities on board a sailing yacht.