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trying to import a load of waypoints from a CSV. now, I'm guessing that the co-ords format must match the prefs in the app,

so I have HDDD.MM.MMM set in the app

the numbers in the csv follow this, but I can't get it to import.

I'm wondering wether this is just Uber strict??

some of the numbers in the csv are like N55.00.616 or N55.00.98

ie just 2 digits at the end, or N55 rather than N055

is that the problem?? does that mean I'll have to edit the CSV so they all the N55 are N055 and add a spurious digit to the end so they all end .MMM???

I am looking at the "Seafarer Charts" produced by Australian Hydrographic Survey. I understand that they use a format called Hydrographic Chart Raster Format (HCRF), which is a proprietary format for the UK, New Zealand and Australian Navies.

I understand that there is a dongle involved, and the resellers only know about XP and Vista.

Can these be read by GPSNavX or MacENC?

Maximize battery power for GPS apps

Has anyone found a repeater screen solution compatible with the mac. I guess a 8inch screen would be perfect.
Thanks
Symon

"Sports Illustrated" has published new charts! ;-)

Unfortunately they're not compatible with any charting apps I know :-)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009_sw...ker_1.html

(Not to be taken too seriously :-))

With a major blue water race in August (i.e Fastnet 2009) and a series of qualifiers I am looking at our boat's navigation needs. I use MacENC now for general sailing and really like the app. One thing that MacENC appears to be lacking is passage planning/route planning in anything other than a manual way. Recognise that with Polar information, it will give a course to steer/next tack based on current location instrument readings but was trying to take a longer view for a given weather forecast.

Some PC based products offer "performance sailing" or predicative "best course" routes features/add-ons based on GRIB weather files and tide predictions. With an Ocens/MacWX subscription and Mr Tides I have the raw data but I am not well educated enough to make use of the data.

Does anyone have any recommendations for software that has this feature?

Is there a development roadmap for MacENC? Does it happen to include this type of feature/add-on?

Equally, does anyone have any recommendations for reading materials on making practical use of GRIB charts/tidal data for passage planning?

I recognise there is a laundry list of question above, but any guidance gratefully received.

Thanks,
Adrian

MadMariner released a video of the Navionics charts on the iPhone:
http://madmariner.com/blogs/boat_shows/24109

Can anyone who has used this application tell us what it's like with real charts?

Good day all!

We are looking for brave souls to test a (fairly early alpha) version of ENC chart viewer for Mac (i386 only).

Please visit www.polarnavy.com to download. We need your feedback - the product is in its early stages and your opinion will make a difference.

Thanks!

Hi, I want to buy a Radar system for my boat and want to know if I can get away with using my laptop as my plotter cutting the cost of the system down. Is there anyone out there who could give advice on exactly what I would need to buy, even down to any software I might need?

Hi, I want to buy a Radar system for my boat and want to know if I can get away with using my laptop as my plotter cutting the cost of the system down. Is there anyone out there who could give advice on exactly what I would need to buy, even down to any software I might need?