Online Almanacs

[T_S]

Probably been already posted but here's a couple that I have been using:

http://www.yachtpilot.net/ http://www.wileynautical.com/view/0/almanac.html

Wiley once registered you download the prefered area's, has a good section about Havingore!

 

[Cantata]

The 'good section' about Havengore contradicts in part what we were told last week, as described by LeonF.
With your 2' draught I really wouldn't worry too much - if you go aground, wring out a damp flannel over the side and you'll soon be off again!

 

[T_S]

The 'good section' about Havengore contradicts in part what we were told last week, as described by LeonF.
With your 2' draught I really wouldn't worry too much - if you go aground, wring out a damp flannel over the side and you'll soon be off again!

Now....Now! Just because I said it was good doesn't mean I'm gonna follow every detail! Thats why I use this part of the forum!

P.S. I do have 6' draught as well if I need it!

 

[Cantata]

.......Thats why I use this part of the forum!
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Blimey you don't want to belive what you read on here!!

 

[Gargleblaster]

Does anyone find these online pilots any use?

They sounded like a great idea and I had originally downloaded the Wiley one. But on my semi waterproof, shockproof Itronix with limited RAM it seems to take forever to load. I finally deleted it without giving it a real trial. What I can't remember is if it is independent of being online which certainly limits it's usefulness on line for me, I not only don't have WIFI on my mooring buoy, I find my mobile provider will cut my signal off at low tide. Of course in a Marina they would probably make perfect sense, if WIFI is available.

I had a look at the Yachtpilot that I had not come across and thought it was very limited information for planning purposes. I tried to find if it had anything on Thames Estuary crossing routes and found nothing.

I think I'll stick with my CA Almanac and a few good pilot books. Problem is they are on the boat when you want them at home or at home when you want them on the boat.

 

[Otter]

The Wiley one is installed on your hard drive and only goes on line to check for updates. I found it useful, particularly the ability to zoom and pan on the large aerial photographs. It doesn't replace the East Coast Pilot and Rivers books but it's a nice addition. And it's free. It does have problems with its installation process and you sometimes need to reinstall, deleting the flippin registry files, which is a pain and something that needs sorting. It would be great to see the Pilot go digital and I'd happily pay for that - but I'd still want the paper copy in the cockpit!

 

[Gin]

I think I'll stick with my CA Almanac and a few good pilot books. Problem is they are on the boat when you want them at home or at home when you want them on the boat.

I expect you have heard of this, but have you tried it?- it's very useful

http://www.crossingthethamesestuary.com/