https://macsailing.net/mybb/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:51:56 +0000 MyBB https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5359.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:17:48 +0000 AaronTulky]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5359.html
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Solar Energy in the Farming Sector: Applications and Benefits bfcdd5a]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4905.html Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:55:30 +0000 saltyruss]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4905.html Day 7. I've been at sea for a week since leaving Hawaii. The wind and seas have been favorable for the most part, allowing Blue Moon to move gracefully through the ocean at 7 to 10 knots. The seas have been rough at times and there have been dozens of squalls to sail around if possible or through if not. One night several thunderstorms surrounded Blue Moon with lighting above, around, and in all directions. I sailed for several hours through the night steering to avoid and sailing away from the thunderstorms and at one point finding myself surrounded by thunderstorms and lightning. Once past the thunderstorms I could look back in the distance and watch the light show the lightning displayed behind me.

The University of Hawaii conducts Marine Biology research which includes analysis of the wind, waves, currents and different types of debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to track the location of the debris and where it is concentrated. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch can move around, so it's not always in the same place. Jan Haffner of the University of Hawaii has been sending his updated analysis of where the largest sections of debris are located, and we have just entered the South East corner of the high concentration section of their chart. Hopefully, I will see some debris and be able to send photos today. I will be taking water samples today, and for the next four days, and will conduct other data collection procedures for the various research institutions today as well.

I am currently at 32°32.98'N 149°14.06'W 11/7/2018 08:33:48 Hawaiian Time

Be sure to track me on http://www.svbluemoon.com/voyage]]> Day 7. I've been at sea for a week since leaving Hawaii. The wind and seas have been favorable for the most part, allowing Blue Moon to move gracefully through the ocean at 7 to 10 knots. The seas have been rough at times and there have been dozens of squalls to sail around if possible or through if not. One night several thunderstorms surrounded Blue Moon with lighting above, around, and in all directions. I sailed for several hours through the night steering to avoid and sailing away from the thunderstorms and at one point finding myself surrounded by thunderstorms and lightning. Once past the thunderstorms I could look back in the distance and watch the light show the lightning displayed behind me.

The University of Hawaii conducts Marine Biology research which includes analysis of the wind, waves, currents and different types of debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to track the location of the debris and where it is concentrated. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch can move around, so it's not always in the same place. Jan Haffner of the University of Hawaii has been sending his updated analysis of where the largest sections of debris are located, and we have just entered the South East corner of the high concentration section of their chart. Hopefully, I will see some debris and be able to send photos today. I will be taking water samples today, and for the next four days, and will conduct other data collection procedures for the various research institutions today as well.

I am currently at 32°32.98'N 149°14.06'W 11/7/2018 08:33:48 Hawaiian Time

Be sure to track me on http://www.svbluemoon.com/voyage]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4563.html Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:48:45 +0000 saltyruss]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4563.html I will sail my boat from San Francisco to Hawaii, departing next Monday, July 9th, 2018

My preparation will be documented here as well as on my website: www.svbluemoon.com
and the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sailingvesselbluemoon/

I will list the boat details, equipment list, preparation videos and navigation information. I am sailing exclusively with my Macbook Air, iPhone, iPad, and an Anroid tablet in addition to my Raymarine e125 MFD.

Keep a watch here as I add more information!

Fair winds,
Salty Russ]]> I will sail my boat from San Francisco to Hawaii, departing next Monday, July 9th, 2018

My preparation will be documented here as well as on my website: www.svbluemoon.com
and the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sailingvesselbluemoon/

I will list the boat details, equipment list, preparation videos and navigation information. I am sailing exclusively with my Macbook Air, iPhone, iPad, and an Anroid tablet in addition to my Raymarine e125 MFD.

Keep a watch here as I add more information!

Fair winds,
Salty Russ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4562.html Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:42:56 +0000 saltyruss]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4562.html
Lets face it. I've been a bad owner. I have great plans for this site and its growth but in the time I have been responsible for this site it has continued to become a haven for spam. I'll spare you the details that have delayed my plans, but be sure that I am committed to correcting and growing this forum. I have a short list of forum platforms to convert this forum to as the original platform has been end of life for several years. I have engaged with a conversion service to eliminate the spam and convert the forum to the new format.

I will keep you posted on the progress.

I do login and delete spam as often as I can. However, I barely make a dent in it as it shows up faster than I can delete it.

I'm looking forward to deploying the new re-design and making this forum great!

Fair winds,
Salty Russ

P.S. I am sailing in the Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Hawaii departing this Monday, July 9th, 2018. I have information on my prep and a vessel tracker on my website: www.svbluemoon.com
Please check it out. Also on my FB site @svbluemoon

I'll be posting ocean voyage prep information to this forum as well.]]>
Lets face it. I've been a bad owner. I have great plans for this site and its growth but in the time I have been responsible for this site it has continued to become a haven for spam. I'll spare you the details that have delayed my plans, but be sure that I am committed to correcting and growing this forum. I have a short list of forum platforms to convert this forum to as the original platform has been end of life for several years. I have engaged with a conversion service to eliminate the spam and convert the forum to the new format.

I will keep you posted on the progress.

I do login and delete spam as often as I can. However, I barely make a dent in it as it shows up faster than I can delete it.

I'm looking forward to deploying the new re-design and making this forum great!

Fair winds,
Salty Russ

P.S. I am sailing in the Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Hawaii departing this Monday, July 9th, 2018. I have information on my prep and a vessel tracker on my website: www.svbluemoon.com
Please check it out. Also on my FB site @svbluemoon

I'll be posting ocean voyage prep information to this forum as well.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4018.html Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:59:06 +0000 JoeClark]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4018.html
I have been interested in racing for most of my life but admit that I'm not much good at it. I have theories and systems that I think would work but always seem to let my emotions get in the way. I am considering buying a subscription to a software program that would make it easier to stick to a system and gather the info.

Dont get me wrong I'm not an idiot I understand that there is nothing out there that is fool proof and just prints money for you but I'm looking for a tool to help.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.

References: http://forum.thoroughbredvillage.com.au/...83431.html

Startup Launch Videos]]>
I have been interested in racing for most of my life but admit that I'm not much good at it. I have theories and systems that I think would work but always seem to let my emotions get in the way. I am considering buying a subscription to a software program that would make it easier to stick to a system and gather the info.

Dont get me wrong I'm not an idiot I understand that there is nothing out there that is fool proof and just prints money for you but I'm looking for a tool to help.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.

References: http://forum.thoroughbredvillage.com.au/...83431.html

Startup Launch Videos]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4017.html Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:13:54 +0000 JoeClark]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4017.html
Thanks.

I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.

References: http://community.magicseaweed.com/viewto...4708c841c6

Sales video Animation]]>
Thanks.

I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.

References: http://community.magicseaweed.com/viewto...4708c841c6

Sales video Animation]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3750.html Mon, 02 Jan 2017 21:10:42 +0000 saltyruss]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3750.html
Macsailing.net wants to thank you for being a member, and wish you all the best for 2017.

You may have noticed that Macsaiing.net was recently listed for sale. We are happy to announce that the sale has closed and the transition is well underway with over 90% completion. I want to personally thank Jon for creating and managing the forum, and for his help in the transition. Jon will still be here, and has offered to help. Thank you, Jon!

Who am I? Well, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Russ, and I live in San Francisco. I work in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley. I am an avid sailor and especially like offshore voyages and ocean cruising. I sail on the San Francisco Bay and off the coast of Northern California most of the time, but I have sailed up and down the California coast. I have been sailing for over 20 years and have completed the US Sailing certifications for Sail and Power vessels. I recently completed the US Coast Guard Captains course for 100T Master Ocean, Sail and Tow. I spent time in the US Navy as a Deep Sea Diver, and am a member of 2 yacht clubs, Ballena Bay Yacht Club and Presidio Yacht Club . I am also a member of a sailing club, Club Nautique , a fantastic sailing club that offers all the training you need, boat charters, and a great community. People from all over the world travel to Club Nautique's location on the San Francisco Bay to take sailing lessons, and charter boats to sail in the Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

My boat is a 2003 Jeanneau 52.2, Blue Moon, MMSI 367647990. You can track her on Marinetraffic.com by searching for the MMSI #. She has an LOA of 51', and a beam of 16', draft is 7.5'.
Blue Moon is a sturdy and capable cruiser and is equipped for ocean passages. She has 2x Raymarine e127 MFDs, RD418HD Color Radar, AIS transceiver, EPIRB, 8-person life raft, water maker, 1100+ Ah gel cell battery bank, Fusion AV700 – (gotta have tunes!) and yes – Satellite TV.

I use my Macbook Air, iPad, and iPhone for the majority of my sailing needs. I use a multitude of apps and software, but the most often used are iNavX, Theyr, Navionics, Tide Data, and of course the Raymarine apps for viewing and controlling the MFD functions.

I must confess that I also carry two Android tablets onboard.

I am excited to be a part of this community, and I look forward to furthering our discussions and member base. Please share content with your friends and social media followers to help build an awesome global community of sailors! We have an updated Facebook page and Twitter account. Upgrades to the forum site are coming soon.

Have a super 2017, and let's make Macsailing and iPhonesailing awesome together!

Fair winds,
Russ]]>
Macsailing.net wants to thank you for being a member, and wish you all the best for 2017.

You may have noticed that Macsaiing.net was recently listed for sale. We are happy to announce that the sale has closed and the transition is well underway with over 90% completion. I want to personally thank Jon for creating and managing the forum, and for his help in the transition. Jon will still be here, and has offered to help. Thank you, Jon!

Who am I? Well, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Russ, and I live in San Francisco. I work in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley. I am an avid sailor and especially like offshore voyages and ocean cruising. I sail on the San Francisco Bay and off the coast of Northern California most of the time, but I have sailed up and down the California coast. I have been sailing for over 20 years and have completed the US Sailing certifications for Sail and Power vessels. I recently completed the US Coast Guard Captains course for 100T Master Ocean, Sail and Tow. I spent time in the US Navy as a Deep Sea Diver, and am a member of 2 yacht clubs, Ballena Bay Yacht Club and Presidio Yacht Club . I am also a member of a sailing club, Club Nautique , a fantastic sailing club that offers all the training you need, boat charters, and a great community. People from all over the world travel to Club Nautique's location on the San Francisco Bay to take sailing lessons, and charter boats to sail in the Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

My boat is a 2003 Jeanneau 52.2, Blue Moon, MMSI 367647990. You can track her on Marinetraffic.com by searching for the MMSI #. She has an LOA of 51', and a beam of 16', draft is 7.5'.
Blue Moon is a sturdy and capable cruiser and is equipped for ocean passages. She has 2x Raymarine e127 MFDs, RD418HD Color Radar, AIS transceiver, EPIRB, 8-person life raft, water maker, 1100+ Ah gel cell battery bank, Fusion AV700 – (gotta have tunes!) and yes – Satellite TV.

I use my Macbook Air, iPad, and iPhone for the majority of my sailing needs. I use a multitude of apps and software, but the most often used are iNavX, Theyr, Navionics, Tide Data, and of course the Raymarine apps for viewing and controlling the MFD functions.

I must confess that I also carry two Android tablets onboard.

I am excited to be a part of this community, and I look forward to furthering our discussions and member base. Please share content with your friends and social media followers to help build an awesome global community of sailors! We have an updated Facebook page and Twitter account. Upgrades to the forum site are coming soon.

Have a super 2017, and let's make Macsailing and iPhonesailing awesome together!

Fair winds,
Russ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3638.html Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:15:19 +0000 Boatnavi87]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3638.html
That is a shame as I really am enjoying the iNavX and it's functionality...

Does anyone come here or is it better using a sub thread?]]>
That is a shame as I really am enjoying the iNavX and it's functionality...

Does anyone come here or is it better using a sub thread?]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2849.html Sat, 28 Feb 2015 06:39:09 +0000 JoMeKe]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2849.html https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2763.html Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:55:29 +0000 Apevz85]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2763.html https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2759.html Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:29:05 +0000 diegokid]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2759.html I have a Macbook Pro and a Garmin GPS. Would I be better off using a iPad? If not which between MacENC and Navx would be the easiest to learn?]]> I have a Macbook Pro and a Garmin GPS. Would I be better off using a iPad? If not which between MacENC and Navx would be the easiest to learn?]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2511.html Fri, 03 Jan 2014 06:11:40 +0000 GPSNavX]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2511.html http://noaacoastsurvey.wordpress.com/201...g-systems/]]> http://noaacoastsurvey.wordpress.com/201...g-systems/]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2483.html Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:41:28 +0000 svsilentsun]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2483.html
Just wondering if anybody has converted HDR for OpenCPN? I'm headed south to Mexico and the only charts I can find are HDR.

I've read that I can use ImageMagik, but not without Xcode and Macports? Anybody know if this is true?

I'm running OSX 10.7.5 and haven't been able to find a working version of Xcode for my OS.

Thanks!]]>
Just wondering if anybody has converted HDR for OpenCPN? I'm headed south to Mexico and the only charts I can find are HDR.

I've read that I can use ImageMagik, but not without Xcode and Macports? Anybody know if this is true?

I'm running OSX 10.7.5 and haven't been able to find a working version of Xcode for my OS.

Thanks!]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2364.html Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:14:04 +0000 vov]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2364.html Have some personal question

Regards, Vlad]]> Have some personal question

Regards, Vlad]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2270.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:34:26 +0000 Richard I]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2270.html
Anyone else experienced this and any suggestions for a fix?

Richard Iddon
sv Robyn. Najad 460. Thailand.]]>
Anyone else experienced this and any suggestions for a fix?

Richard Iddon
sv Robyn. Najad 460. Thailand.]]>