Windy 31 Zonda video

[MapisM]

Yep, calm waters definitely give better results.
Also, don't forget to turn all the boat instruments on, and not leave any other things like cellphones anywhere near it.
It's amazing how at the end of the process the thingie also can confirm the "quality" of its own self-calibration.
Btw, would you believe that down here it's still mandatory to have onboard the compass deviation table...!?!

 

[gjgm]

Yes the Zonda is a cool boat but the fact that there's nowhere to mount a radome or even a radar reflector means it just a toy IMHO which is a shame because its obviously capable of distance cruising

Khamsin doesnt have an arch either, but AIS isnt a bad substitute- the large ships and a great many sailing boats transmit these days. That just leaves th fly bridges, but they are all moving so slowly to save fuel , I mistake them for rocks
Penzance is as far west as we have been and Trebeurden as far south, and I cant say I ve missed radar, though it was a bit too soupy into Guernsey this spring.
Given the reports on the uselessness of radar reflectors, perhaps they dont add much.

 

[benjenbav]

Khamsin doesnt have an arch either, but AIS isnt a bad substitute- the large ships and a great many sailing boats transmit these days. That just leaves th fly bridges, but they are all moving so slowly to save fuel , I mistake them for rocks
Penzance is as far west as we have been and Trebeurden as far south, and I cant say I ve missed radar, though it was a bit too soupy into Guernsey this spring.
Given the reports on the uselessness of radar reflectors, perhaps they dont add much.

Have rocks started transmitting AIS?

 

[gjgm]

Have rocks started transmitting AIS?

I think so.. they look like black arrows on my plotter.

 

[benjenbav]

I think so.. they look like black arrows on my plotter.

Good point! I used to be a bit of a radar-sceptic too. But my eyes have been opened to it. I now think it's invaluable.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Khamsin doesnt have an arch either, but AIS isnt a bad substitute- the large ships and a great many sailing boats transmit these days. That just leaves th fly bridges, but they are all moving so slowly to save fuel , I mistake them for rocks
Penzance is as far west as we have been and Trebeurden as far south, and I cant say I ve missed radar, though it was a bit too soupy into Guernsey this spring.
Given the reports on the uselessness of radar reflectors, perhaps they dont add much.

Praps I'm old fashioned but having scared myself witless many years ago in fog in mid Channel without radar, I wouldn't be without now. Just out of interest, anyone know what % of pleasure boats above say 30ft transmit on AIS now?

 

[gjgm]

Praps I'm old fashioned but having scared myself witless many years ago in fog in mid Channel without radar, I wouldn't be without now. Just out of interest, anyone know what % of pleasure boats above say 30ft transmit on AIS now?

Alot of sailing boats do, but very few mobos, but I would say in open water less than 50pct, and probably more like less than 25pct.
Hopefully i wont come to regret this, but for two 30ft boats to hit each other in miles and miles of open water would be quite a feat.Getting run down by a cargo vessel is what spooks me, but they transmit. I am more worried about the big stuff, as at least I have the speed to move about, whereas I guess the sailing boats feel more vulnerable.
In my case, i cant fit radar, but doesnt mean I am going to sit in Cowes marina

 

[grumpy_o_g]

but for two 30ft boats to hit each other in miles and miles of open water would be quite a feat.

A week ago I'd have agreed with you but then I saw this - http://www.mby.com/galleries/videos/529066/rnli-saves-sinking-fairey-swordsman.

A Swordsman and a Nimbus managed to collide 11 miles off Dover apparently. I was intrigued by the gentleman standing in the cockpit of his well-swamped classic boat wearing a suit and tie but not a life-jacket. Given that the Fairey appears to have bow damage and the Nimbus had stern damage I think the Blue Ensign detractors could have a field day with this.....

 

[gjgm]

A week ago I'd have agreed with you but then I saw this - http://www.mby.com/galleries/videos/529066/rnli-saves-sinking-fairey-swordsman.

A Swordsman and a Nimbus managed to collide 11 miles off Dover apparently. I was intrigued by the gentleman standing in the cockpit of his well-swamped classic boat wearing a suit and tie but not a life-jacket. Given that the Fairey appears to have bow damage and the Nimbus had stern damage I think the Blue Ensign detractors could have a field day with this.....

Given the glorious sunshine and blue skies in the photo,I guess he was trying to understand his radar at the moment of collision !
Fair 'nough.. seems it does happen !