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Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-24-2013, 10:50 AM
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Views: 1,807
Posted By edsailing
I'm there on holiday (not sailing) in about 7...

I'm there on holiday (not sailing) in about 7 days time - any good?

You can PM me the details if you want or email edward (dot) macmullen (at) gmail (dot) com.

I'm stopping in the Middle East...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-21-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,683
Posted By edsailing
I would go to either La Corunna or preferably...

I would go to either La Corunna or preferably Bayonna as a first stop, 3-4 days depending on what you are sailing and then down the coast about 10-15 miles out. You should get northerlies and a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-15-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,469
Posted By edsailing
Details here ...

Details here

https://mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/ssr/ssr/
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-12-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By edsailing
I have a NASA AIS Receive engine which connects...

I have a NASA AIS Receive engine which connects to my notepad with world charts. AIS plus aerial cost about GB£130. I run it continuously.
Forum: Power & Electronics 06-16-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
Yeah, I have a serial to USB converter - I agree...

Yeah, I have a serial to USB converter - I agree with the comment about not keeping all your eggs in one basket...... one down, all out is not a good scenario.

I always have the owners...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 05-22-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,031
Posted By edsailing
You can't go into the harbour in Mykanos town -...

You can't go into the harbour in Mykanos town - you have to use the 'new' harbour about a mile away. When I went there a few years ago, this is a big wall that the cruise ships moored on the outside...
Forum: Regional Discussions 05-19-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,649
Posted By edsailing
And, of course, you can get Navtex in Biscay and...

And, of course, you can get Navtex in Biscay and all the way down the coast and offshore.
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-24-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
Understood - I've had my bus pass for a couple of...

Understood - I've had my bus pass for a couple of years now!

Enjoy the sunshine.
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-24-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
Glad you got it fixed. I'm based in Exeter so...

Glad you got it fixed. I'm based in Exeter so I'll be able to wave as you past down the channel. Have a great time and don't be afraid to ask if you get stuck for anything.
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-23-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
If C drive is showing, there should be a + sign...

If C drive is showing, there should be a + sign to the left of it - click on that and it should show documents atc
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-23-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
Just re-read your earlier post. I suggest you do...

Just re-read your earlier post. I suggest you do the following.

1. go into 'My Documents'
2. In an empty space right click - properties box will open, select New > Folder and when the new...
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-23-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
OK..... everything is normally on the C drive. ...

OK..... everything is normally on the C drive. Directories are just folders that may themselves contain more folders. You should see folders with names like 'My Documents', 'My Pictures'. What do...
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-23-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
Once you have them in a directory you just need...

Once you have them in a directory you just need to open the toolbox (the icon with the spanner) and go to the charts tab. Locate the highest level directory that your chart files are in and click...
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-17-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
I think I used 7-zip (free) to unpack mine - they...

I think I used 7-zip (free) to unpack mine - they are almost certainly compressed if you are getting a message like that.
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-17-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,613
Posted By edsailing
I use a NASA AIS engine with OpenCPN (a great...

I use a NASA AIS engine with OpenCPN (a great program) and CM93 charts - works great. I have used this for 20,000 miles or so.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-24-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,572
Posted By edsailing
In these waters, due to the restiction in depth,...

In these waters, due to the restiction in depth, there is 1000m exclusion zone in front of commercial shipping......... everyone who sails in the Solent should be well aware of the need to keep clear!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-15-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,620
Posted By edsailing
What is the problem with loading them all? ...

What is the problem with loading them all? OpenCPN will load the appropriate chart for the area. The OpenCPN website has a lote of useful information
Forum: Regional Discussions 01-31-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,531
Posted By edsailing
Scary stuff I've sailed through there when...

Scary stuff

I've sailed through there when conditions were good.... very strong currents that really build up the sea ..... you can always take the long way round if conditions are bad. Just...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-16-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,265
Posted By edsailing
They have a good name in the UK. I don't have...

They have a good name in the UK. I don't have any direct experience, but well regarded.
Forum: Power & Electronics 12-02-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,463
Posted By edsailing
I'll do that..... It would be nice to meet some...

I'll do that..... It would be nice to meet some other contributors
Forum: Power & Electronics 12-01-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,463
Posted By edsailing
I'm hoping to come over your way next year - I...

I'm hoping to come over your way next year - I have a possible delivery from Ft Lauderdale to Southern Spain in the spring - just got to wait and see if it happens. I'll be able to try out the NOAA...
Forum: Power & Electronics 12-01-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,463
Posted By edsailing
Hi JeanneP I'm running it on XP. Originally...

Hi JeanneP

I'm running it on XP. Originally (on a different machine (HP pavilion Laptop) I was running it on Vista and it crashed continually. I went for XP as I wanted to have more confidence...
Forum: Power & Electronics 12-01-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,463
Posted By edsailing
I have been using this as a primary navigation...

I have been using this as a primary navigation system for 5,000+ miles since June this year on delivery trips. I use either a USB GPS dongle or connect a handheld Garmin GPS via USB cable. I have...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 10-04-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,449
Posted By edsailing
Thanks for that Brenda - yes we did have running...

Thanks for that Brenda - yes we did have running backstays and used them consistently. You are so right about the power of the main, once the wind starts to increase it needs reefing, and reefing...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 10-03-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,449
Posted By edsailing
She sailed very nicely, on a reach getting up to...

She sailed very nicely, on a reach getting up to about 11 kts in a F6 /7 with a reef in the fore and 2 in the main. The present owner only purchased 3 weeks before I got onboard. The light airs...
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