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You don't need waypoints, Westy. Just steer your icon between the rocks.
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OMG, Larry!! I still haven't figured out how make a waypoint in my old handheld GPS.
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It' sort of like Asteroids, that 80's video game.
You get points for staying off the rocks.
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Re: Autorouting from dock to dock!
Garmin has that too....
But can you sail the boat from your "office" using your i-phone?
Re: Just add.......
Wouldn't drop the lines without the charts aboard, even with four seperate electronic chart devices
Here here!! SAME HERE!
I haven't used my paper charts since 2001
The only charts I have on Xmas, are place mats.
true story...
Redundancy
OMG, Larry!! I still haven't figured out how make a waypoint in my old handheld GPS.
Time to get modern, Westy.
You don't need waypoints, Westy. Just steer your icon between the rocks.
Correction: My ditch backup is a Garmin GPS MAP 276c
We still use them for "the big picture" and looking for passages or stopping places.
On the 'big picture' this guide reviewed on Panbo looks like a good tool.
Don't want to make it too easy!
fear not, Dave...
They are excellent!
I still like paper for planning and backup
Re: paper for planning and backup
should anyone not be familiar with Booklet charts, here's a link to NOAA's page
Re: NOAA Booklet charts.....
Re: NOAA Booklet charts.....
Re: In the old days......
I had a close 'Vestas' experience last week.
Tom, C-Map has a grounding alarm.....user sets the parameters
"Active Captain Companion" a free App on smart phone
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