Responding to a waypoint advance warning, Dodges in track mode, Initiating a dodge maneuver – Raymarine autopilot User Manual

Page 34: Cancelling a dodge maneuver

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Chapter 3: Advanced Operation

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the boat arrives at the target waypoint and the navigator accepts
the next waypoint

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you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function in Track mode

When the warning sounds, the pilot continues on its current heading
but displays:

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the bearing to the next waypoint

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the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing

Responding to a Waypoint Advance warning

To respond to a Waypoint Advance warning:

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check that it is safe to turn onto the new track, then press track to
accept the waypoint advance

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alternatively, you can cancel the warning without accepting the
waypoint advance by pressing:
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standby to return to hand steering

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or auto to return to Auto mode

Dodges in Track mode

When the autopilot is in Track mode you still have full control from
the keypad.

Initiating a dodge maneuver

In Track mode, you can make a dodge maneuver by using the course
change keys (-1, +1, -10 or +10) to select the desired course change.

Cancelling a dodge maneuver

After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course
change by making an equal course change in the opposite direction.

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