Recent content by JoCrow

Good to know, many thanks. Will update

My plotter regularly “reverses” on passage - starts off following waypoints normally then suddenly wants to go back to last one, and i have heard from a friend with a similar issue. Any ideas please?

Many thanks all, definitely not taking dinghy. ETD tomorrow, but may get wet.

Hi, I am hoping to make my much postponed first trip to Dutch southern delta next week, for 10 to 14 days. I am wondering whether to take my Avon - most photos/videos show yachts without them - will I need it? If anchoring, not really planning to go ashore. Advice please,

Many thanks

I have a recent i70, connected to my Axiom plotter and other Ray instruments. Last season it stopped displaying the lat and long, all else fine. When following set up, just draws a blank. Suggestions please!

Many thanks. My iPad has gps and have downloaded app. I will be using the plotter principally.

Hi, I wish to use Navionics as a back up to my Raymarine Axiom plotter -the iPad Air has slot for sim/GPS but I don’t want to have it cellular as I will take it home to use with WiFi. I have spoken to Navionics and I am confused. How can I set this up please? I need charts for UK and Channel...

Jamie, Using a splitter

Having just had AIS transceiver installed ( and supposedly checked), I find the message “VSWR level exceeded”. How can I check if this is antenna problem or wiring/connection or both please?

Thank you. Definitely avoiding the bread option!

Many thanks to all, such a great response. Looking forward to it very much.

Thanks Dan, No fixed plans but South Holland to start -- probably "traditional" beginners route?

Hi, As a new member (but long term reader) of EC Forum, and planning first trip to Holland in a weeks time, please can I have recommendations in Holland for my trip. Exchanging crew for better half at ferry terminal, then having a week or so before better half returns on ferry. May have a week...