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Author: Dennis PogsonDennis Pogson
Date: Jun 1, 2010 11:03
"Andy Champ" wrote in message
news:kfidnUpcWsIzk5nRnZ2dnUVZ8rWdnZ2d@eclipse.net.uk...> Tim W wrote:
>> Can I use a dongle stick type gps receiver or will I need something with
>> an
>> arial of some kind?
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>> What is the best software to use as a chart plotter?
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>> I am more of a trad navigator but I thought I might take an old laptop on
>> board this year to see how we got on.
>>
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> Get a USB extension cable. Expensive laptops don't like salt spray.
>
Are there any expensive laptops these days? My GPS cost more than most of
today's laptops!
I also have a Bluetooth GPS which has 25 channels and cost £24. Works fine
in a poly bag out in the open.
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Author: MartinMartin
Date: Jun 1, 2010 10:23
On 31/05/10 23:59, Alisdair Gurney wrote:
> "Andy Champ" wrote in message
> news:kfidnUpcWsIzk5nRnZ2dnUVZ8rWdnZ2d@eclipse.net.uk...>> Tim W wrote:
>>> Can I use a dongle stick type gps receiver or will I need something with
>>> an
>>> arial of some kind?
>>>
>>> What is the best software to use as a chart plotter?
>>>
>>> I am more of a trad navigator but I thought I might take an old laptop on
>>> board this year to see how we got on.
>>>
>>
>> Get a USB extension cable. Expensive laptops don't like salt spray.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Even better, get a bluetooth GPS, put it in a poly bag and leave it outside.
> ...
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Author: Dennis PogsonDennis Pogson
Date: Jun 1, 2010 09:53
"Tim W" mtavirgin.net> wrote in message
news:CZRMn.39951$v%%3.8613@newsfe15.ams2...> Can I use a dongle stick type gps receiver or will I need something with
> an
> arial of some kind?
>
> What is the best software to use as a chart plotter?
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Author: Duncan HeenanDuncan Heenan
Date: May 14, 2010 08:20
The 1933 J class yacht Velsheda is taking part in the Round the Island Race
this year, but I can't find any details of when & where she's arriving in
the Solent area. If anyone hears anything, can you let me know, as I'd love
to sail out to greet her.
http://www.jclassyachts.com/velsheda/ --
Duncan Heenan
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Author: Jim HawkinsJim Hawkins
Date: May 13, 2010 16:51
Ian wrote:
> On 12 May, 22:13, "Jim Hawkins" manx.net> wrote:>> I've bought a motor boat. Do I apply to modify the existing
>> ship radio licecnce, or do I have to apply for a new one ?
>> The boat has a DSC fixed VHF, and so has an MMSI allocated (and
>> hard-coded in).
>> If I have to get a new licence, how do I ensure that it will have
>> the same MMSI ?
>> Despite reams of FAQ on the Ofcom website, this point doesn't seem to
>> be covered.
>
> As I recall, you just apply for a new licence online through Ofcom. At
> some point it asks you if the boat has a call sign - you says yes,
> stick it in and it gives you the same MMSI as before. I had to do this
> a few months ago and it was dead easy.
>
> Ian
Thanks Ian, just tried it and it worked fine for me too.
Jim
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Date: Jan 29, 2010 01:02
Duncan Heenan wrote:
> Just to bring this thread back to reality, let's remember it arose from a
> poster who intends to sail round Britain, but admits to being a newbie to
> sailing and has no boat. It seems that one of his prime concerns is how to
> get his washing done! I would have thought he should be giving greater to
> priority to learning how to sail, acquiring a suitable boat, learning
> navigation and all the other things summed up in the term 'seamanship'.
> Washing is not unimportant, but it is less important.
He could pick up a dozen scrapped broken washing machines, fill them
with expanded polystyrene packing beads, and string them together
into a raft. Then erect a rotary clothes dryer as rudimentary sail.
Stranger craft have put to sea and come to no grief.
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Author: IanIan
Date: Jan 28, 2010 23:55
On 28 Jan, 11:50, "Duncan Heenan" tiscali.co.uk> wrote:> Just to bring this thread back to reality, let's remember it arose from a
> poster who intends to sail round Britain, but admits to being a newbie to
> sailing and has no boat. It seems that one of his prime concerns is how to
> get his washing done! I would have thought he should be giving greater to
> priority to learning how to sail, acquiring a suitable boat, learning
> navigation and all the other things summed up in the term 'seamanship'.
> Washing is not unimportant, but it is less important.
Maybe he's just going to buy a Bavaria and motor from marina to marina
on nice days. He can pick up enough to do that over a weekend, then
concentrate on keeping clean.
Ian
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Author: broadssailorbroadssailor
Date: Jan 28, 2010 19:35
On 28 Jan, 09:29, "Starain" vip.qq.com> wrote:
Spam - don't touch it
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