Navigating to a waypoint or point of interest (autopilot)

You can navigate to a waypoint or a point of interest by performing a Goto. When autopilot integration is enabled, performing a Goto will commence active navigation which will guide you to a selected destination and controls will be available to engage your autopilot.

Follow the steps below to perform a Goto using autopilot steering:

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1. Select and hold on the waypoint or point of interest and select Goto from the context menu.
2. If required, engage the mechanical drive by either engaging the wheel drive’s clutch or attaching the pushrod onto the tiller pin.
3. Select the Pilot icon located at the top of the screen.
4. Select Steer to Nav from the Pilot sidebar.
5. Select Engage pilot.

   Your vessel will turn and navigate to the selected point.

6. The waypoint arrival alarm will trigger when your vessel reaches the Waypoint arrival radius (pilot in track mode).

   The waypoint Arrival radius (pilot in track mode) can be set from the Alarms manager: Homescreen > Alarms > Settings > Arrival radius (pilot in track mode). The Arrival radius (pilot in track mode) overrides the standard Arrival radius notification.

7. Select Disengage pilot from the notification and then Disengage pilot from the pop-over.
8. Alternatively, select Maintain Hdg from the notification and then Engage pilot from the pop-over to maintain a locked heading on the current course.
9. Select the Stop Nav onscreen icon located at the top of the screen or select Stop from the context menu or Navigation menu to end active navigation.

You can end active navigation at any time by selecting the Stop Nav onscreen icon located at the top of the screen or selecting Stop from the context menu or Navigation menu.

For more information on waypoints and waypoint management refer to: Waypoints