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Forum: Navigation 14-02-2015, 12:34
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

So just as I prefer to use a combo of devices and old school for navigating, I use both for personal communication. There may be times that a sext is fun, but I don't think you can beat a little...
Forum: Navigation 12-02-2015, 22:29
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Seems the advocates of eliminating paper are ignoring that some sailors are interested in escaping technology, if only briefly.

I enjoy learning and practicing techniques using compass, charts,...
Forum: Navigation 08-02-2015, 11:13
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

My apologies... but he did ask?

BTW. I don't care whether people use electronics, paper, or stone tablets... and I'm not out to save anyone's life with my wisdom beyond theirs. I doubt if most...
Forum: Navigation 05-02-2015, 14:52
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Recognize my understanding is pretty rudimentary. I am running OpenCPN on an ASUS T200TA with Win8, no Cell card and onboard GPS Geolocation. There's actually some description in a couple threads...
Forum: Navigation 04-02-2015, 23:02
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Not gonna quote the original cuz it was too long, but be warned if you think your iPhones, watches, and Tablets with GPS will work as a backup at sea, be sure to test them within and outside of WiFi...
Forum: Navigation 04-02-2015, 10:56
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Actually the navigating timepiece is mounted below on the bulkhead next to the barometer...
Forum: Navigation 04-02-2015, 10:22
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Wow! What a long thread. Only coffee, beer, or wine deserve a more heated and opinionated discussion... Oh hold on a second, thanks, sorry for the delay but my battery was going dead and I had to...
Forum: Navigation 03-02-2015, 10:49
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Paper Charts go well with my Log, Lead, and Lookout!
Forum: Navigation 02-02-2015, 11:45
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Are paper charts a dinosaur?

Or wrap your fish in them


JimK
Forum: Navigation 02-02-2015, 09:37
Replies: 371
Views: 37,242
Posted By jkindredpdx
Re: Are paper charts a dinosaur?

+1 on liking paper for functional reasons, big picture, draw lines, easier to read, easier to get latitudes and longitudes... some of mine are old so I check them against NOAA online or print out...
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