GCVWHB Cape Breton in May Workshop (Event Cache) in Nova Scotia, Canada created by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association

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Hidden : Saturday, May 27, 2006

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Geocache Description:

The Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association's workshop working group will be conducting the following workshop entitled: Geocaching Basics & GSAK.

This will be a 3 hour session where geocachers of all experience level are welcome to attend this workshop. Bring along someone new to the activity.

Date: May 27, 2006
Location: Cape Breton University N46 10.248 W060 05.576. room #A230 Nusing Department
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
How to Get Here:Drive to Glace Bay side of campus, come in driveway next to NRC building.
Go straight in to parking stub machine.Get $1.00 stub for parking.
Then park close to the posted coordinates – which is at the A-Wing entrance. Room A230

The Geocaching Basics session will be directed to people recently involved in geocaching, or those looking to get involved. The following topics will be discussed:

Introduction to Geocaching
Terminology
How to get started
Things to remember
Before you go out
GPS overview
Trackables
Types of caches
Type of cachers

Following this session, experienced cachers will be available to lead a group hunt of caches placed around the near-by walking trails.

The second session of the workshop will be focused on more experiences geocachers and will focus on the geocaching management software GSAK.

The following topics will be covered:

Introduction to GSAK
GSAK vs Pocket Queries
Importing waypoint
Filters
Macros
Caches along a route
Exporting

Afterwards a gethering will take place on-site to talk about geocaching. A number of items will be on display including:

cammoflage techniques
geocaching accessories
geocoin

A hand out will be provided to attendees but will be limited in numbers.

Seating is limited so please indicate how many people will attend.

Any questions can be sent to : workshops@atlanticgeocaching.com

Hope to see you on May 27, 2006.