Location:	North Lakes - Moot Hall, Keswick, GR 2663/2343 Event suitable for those with limited mobility. Event suitable for those with hearing impairments.
Duration:	7.00pm - 8.30pm: I hour presentation with time for questions, discussion and handling GPS
Course Fee:	£5
Booking:	Booking advisable. Check availability on the by using the button at the top of this page then book direct via our secure Booking Form or through Keswick Tourist Information Centre on (017687) 72645. Please book early as places are strictly limited. If places are still available on the night, you may just turn up. Unfortunately no credit card payments can be taken at the door.

What's the course about?
This easy-to-understand computerised presentation provides a basic introduction to the subject. It shows you what these systems can do to assist your navigation, considers the limitations, explains GPS jargon and reviews the types of products available. It will also outline Geocaching & Geotrailing. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and there will be time to look at different GPS after the presentation.

Is this course right for you?
The evening is aimed both at those of you who are totally new to this technology and may be thinking of buying a GPS or digital map as well as those who may just be generally interested in the subject. You probably won't either own a GPS or have any experience of using one, don't worry any jargon used will be explained as we go along. The course is a basic introduction and is not aimed at those who already have a GPS.

What's the course designed to achieve?
The aim is that you'll understand the advantages of this new technology and feel confident that you won't waste your money buying unsuitable products.

What will I learn?
By the end of the evening you should:

appreciate what a GPS can and cannot do to help you stay safe out on the hills

understand the meaning of some basic GPS & digital map terms. eg. waypoint, track,
route, goto

recognise the advantages of using a digital map in conjunction with a GPS

be able to choose a GPS and map system to suit your needs

have a good grasp of future trends in the technology and how they might impact on
the walker

learn about the new leisure sports of Geocaching and Geotrailing.

What's in the course?

What is a GPS?: how does it work?; how accurate is it?

GPS manufacturers and products - the difference between them, end user needs

GPS -battery; power; display; etc.

Waypoints, Gotos, Routes and Tracks

How a GPS could help you find your destination if you get lost in poor visibility

What a GPS can't do, limitations of GPS, safety issues

Digital maps: what's available; what they will do; different map scales for different users

GPS vs map & compass

Route construction with a digital map - the 5 Ps

Future trends in GPS & digital maps.

GPS and Geocaching & Geotrailing.