Forum: OpenCPN
05-06-2013, 18:34
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Forum: OpenCPN
05-06-2013, 16:13
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Replies: 400
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Forum: Navigation
04-06-2013, 06:36
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,558
Re: MISSING S.Y. ORA DEL IN THE PACIFIC
My first passage from San Blas, mainland Mexico took 32 days - primarily because there was wind most of the way - wall to wall squalls.
Second passage the only time there was more than zephyrs was...
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Forum: Navigation
03-06-2013, 16:13
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,558
Re: MISSING S.Y. ORA DEL IN THE PACIFIC
It is farther than to Fanning Island than to the Marquesas. The average times for all vessels to the Marquesas from Mexico is 32 days.
No further comment or speculation.
armido
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Forum: OpenCPN
02-06-2013, 07:05
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
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Forum: OpenCPN
02-06-2013, 05:53
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Replies: 400
Views: 109,726
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
02-06-2013, 05:16
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,469
Re: I Haven't Been Able to Heave To
I have been successful INITIALLY heaving to with main/jib combination. But when hove to using this technique a change in wind strength, large enough wave or passing swell are all capable of altering...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-06-2013, 18:57
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,469
Re: I Haven't Been Able to Heave To
The consensus in this thread is boats do not all heave to equally well and often use different sail configurations to do so. It is pretty clear to me the boat under discussion here does not heave to...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-06-2013, 11:49
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,469
Re: I Haven't Been Able to Heave To
One more thing. If the wave and wind conditions prevent you from tacking you can always jibe to get the boat turned onto the opposite tack. Make it a 'chicken jibe' by sheeting the main amidships. ...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-06-2013, 11:43
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,469
Re: I Haven't Been Able to Heave To
What are the waves like when you are trying to heave to? Swell? Wind strength? Does your boat have a full keel or fin keel?
I don't know why you are struggling to heave to with the jib...
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Forum: OpenCPN
01-06-2013, 09:51
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
Re: GPS working with OpenCPN on androids
Bringing forward an earlier post to summarize that as of June 01, 2013 that external USB gps and internal gps works. See related thread for details related to USB gps - OpenCpn install on Android...
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Forum: OpenCPN
01-06-2013, 08:36
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Replies: 400
Views: 109,726
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Forum: OpenCPN
31-05-2013, 19:58
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
Re: GPS working with OpenCPN on androids
For details pertaining how an external USB gps can be made to work follow posts here: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/opencpn-install-on-android-tablets-easier-now-94064.html
armido
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Forum: OpenCPN
31-05-2013, 19:23
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Replies: 400
Views: 109,726
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-05-2013, 17:59
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Replies: 378
Views: 41,348
Re: Missing Boat found in Cuba: Lessons Learned
For me at least, fatigue is toward the top of the list of factors making myself - or anyone who voyages alone - vulnerable to making mistakes. It affects our interpretation of what we see and can...
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Forum: OpenCPN
31-05-2013, 17:33
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
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Forum: OpenCPN
31-05-2013, 17:28
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Replies: 400
Views: 109,726
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-05-2013, 14:40
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,469
Re: I haven't been able to heave to
Technically, one assumes heaving to requires strong wind. But, in my experience any breeze - or significant current enables one to establish a stable course. The course can be toward or away. So...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-05-2013, 07:43
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,518
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-05-2013, 06:52
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,518
Re: First "long" cruise, looking for suggestions.
Discussions involving sea anchors always attract vigorous debate. Suggest you do thorough review of pros and cons. More important than a sea anchor in my view is knowing your boat can heave to...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
30-05-2013, 19:25
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Replies: 378
Views: 41,348
Re: Missing Boat found in Cuba: Lessons Learned
The most significant reason sailing alone is dangerous. If we go overboard, tethered or not, the odds of getting back on the boat without assistance are very small. My greatest concern (because...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
30-05-2013, 19:01
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,518
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Forum: OpenCPN
30-05-2013, 09:29
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Replies: 552
Views: 82,345
Re: New Grib Presentation
Lars,
You can install zyGrib zyGrib: grib file, weather data visualization (https://www.zygrib.org/) and obtain grib files through the program.
armido
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Forum: OpenCPN
30-05-2013, 09:17
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Re: OPEN CPN
LEMATELOT,
There are many here who use the ipad and may be able to help. Optionally, OpenCPN can be used on android tablets in a linux chroot environment. So, if you were to buy an android...
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Forum: OpenCPN
27-05-2013, 15:14
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
Re: GPS working with OpenCPN on androids
pattern1972,
Are you asking if anyone has installed linux and OpenCPN on an android device following my instructions, or has anyone tried the android programs that enable using the built in gps...
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