Recent content by oldsalt

A terrible website, but a fantastic resource! I am a member and also use their charts on my Android tablet, they really are a bargain. Invest a few minutes in exploring the site...it will quickly repay itself.

With or without a "W"?

Perhaps they are preparing an article on lassoing; coming astern; bow thrusting; surging; pooping; stern thrust; tweeking; winching (for Scottish viewers); and finally letting go....

I agree, and think that a lot of navigation apps will go bust in a few years. The main problem with VMH is despite their attractive charts and pricing that it is a royal pain in the axxx to download and update. Their chosen Android app is not so good either. Both are well meaning, but give the...

Yes. But they are also cheap and so much easier to download and update.

As a non-member, 15 quid. Less as a member. http://www.visitmyharbour.com/download-android-charts/ I am a member and it is a superb resource, but there are other sources of cheap charts nowadays. Quite amazing... not so many years ago, I would have given my right arm for this information and...

Like you I tried VMH on Android. Such a hassle installing the charts and no AIS compatibility on the clunky Marine Navigator app. I will not be updating it. If you just want simple raster charts then MXMariner is good, otherwise I prefer iSailor.

I have sailed one, good responsive boat. Bit cramped compared with modern boats, but suitable for blue water and high quality.

I had an Origo for many years. Downsides were the smell using UK meths, and evaporation when not used regularly. I found French alcohol cheaper and better smell wise. Lighting it was easy with a long nosed gas lighter and while not as hot as gas, it did the job. No pipes, regulators etc...

Luddite?

I am new to this...but do you mean websites with bikinis & boobs; or give examples?

I have the same and it just works by default. I am sure that there is an option on the menu to change it but I have never used it. I leave the batteries in al the time.

Yes, no problem

I just did buy it! I should add it replaced a 1989 copy... However now there is much more information available on line, such as VMH, it is not so essential. I still would buy it, an excellent publication but be aware that not a great deal has changed.

The returning to the MOB is relatively easy and there are many methods, but depends on who is on board. Let's assume a F6 with a swell and a 32 foot Bavaria. The boat is slamming up and down with a serious chance of injuring the MOB. How do we get him on board? I don't know the answer and...