You know I'm a newbie, not a salesman; but I was just curious if any of you folks have ever tried this?
http://www.officialnoaacharts.com/
I got one and it seems to work pretty well in my living room: turned my laptop into a GPS / Chartplotter (and more) for about $60.
When we recently took the Coasties Boating Safely course, the instructor told us about information available online: charts, weather, etc. SCII seems to give you all that and more: every chart in the universe; access to real time info on currents, automated navigation, calculators, etc.
When I finish restoring our 78Mac22, we're going to start out safe: inside the Hilo and Kawaihae Breakwaters at first, before venturing out for short trips to, and then overnight stays at, nearby anchorages.
But my goal is to sail this boat to all the Hawaiian Islands.
Yes folks, that's what the crazy rookie said: sail the Hawaiian Islands. :naughty:
(Sound Byte: Quint in the movie Jaws: "Farewell and adieu to you fine Spanish ladies...") :dance:
Anyway, I've been using Google Earth to examine sailing routes: I know it's not precisely accurate for navigation, but it gives a good idea of where places are in relationship to each other. (Can't believe how beautiful these islands are. So many places we want to see.)
We know the sea here can turn ugly fast; so we're always trying to learn all we can.
So far, I think the SeaClear II package is pretty good; but we always lend an open ear to those with greater experience, who might have found flaws we should be aware of.
So, what do you folks think about SeaClear II?
VBR,
Pat
http://www.officialnoaacharts.com/
I got one and it seems to work pretty well in my living room: turned my laptop into a GPS / Chartplotter (and more) for about $60.
When we recently took the Coasties Boating Safely course, the instructor told us about information available online: charts, weather, etc. SCII seems to give you all that and more: every chart in the universe; access to real time info on currents, automated navigation, calculators, etc.
When I finish restoring our 78Mac22, we're going to start out safe: inside the Hilo and Kawaihae Breakwaters at first, before venturing out for short trips to, and then overnight stays at, nearby anchorages.
But my goal is to sail this boat to all the Hawaiian Islands.
Yes folks, that's what the crazy rookie said: sail the Hawaiian Islands. :naughty: (Sound Byte: Quint in the movie Jaws: "Farewell and adieu to you fine Spanish ladies...") :dance:
Anyway, I've been using Google Earth to examine sailing routes: I know it's not precisely accurate for navigation, but it gives a good idea of where places are in relationship to each other. (Can't believe how beautiful these islands are. So many places we want to see.)
We know the sea here can turn ugly fast; so we're always trying to learn all we can.
So far, I think the SeaClear II package is pretty good; but we always lend an open ear to those with greater experience, who might have found flaws we should be aware of.
So, what do you folks think about SeaClear II?
VBR,
Pat
