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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 17
How do I skip a waypoint? (SeaTalk chartplotters)
If you want to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at the
target waypoint, you can skip a waypoint by pressing track for 1 second. The
display will then show the Waypoint Advance screen for the next waypoint.
Check it is safe to turn, then press track to turn the boat towards the next
waypoint.
WARNING:
Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint. Check
your navigation before making the turn.
What is the Waypoint Advance warning?
The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance warning (NEXT WPT?) in
Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. This occurs when:
• you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto
• you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in Track
mode (with SeaTalk navigators only)
• the boat arrives at the target and the navigator accepts the next waypoint
• you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function (see page 23)
When the warning sounds, the SmartPilot continues on its current heading
but displays:
• the bearing to the next waypoint
• the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing
How do I respond to a Waypoint Advance warning?
To respond to a Waypoint Advance warning:
• check that it is safe to turn onto the new track, then press track to accept
the waypoint advance
• alternatively, you can cancel the warning without accepting the waypoint
advance by pressing:
• auto to continue on the same heading, or
• standby to return to manual control