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You've got us all beat at 400 knots!See the original archive post
On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 6:59 PM Michael McKay <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote: > I can’t find it at the moment, but I once turned on Navionics at the start > of a flight and recorded a top speed of over 400 knots! > > Michael McKay > (630) 209-2054 (m) > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 11, 2021, at 4:05 PM, Jesse Shumaker < > jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote: > > > > The first screenshot from Navionics from a windy day sailing my R22 on > > Milford Lake in Kansas. While we had some lively sailing, the max speed > of > > 6.4 knots exceeds anything I recall seeing on the knot meter. > > > > Similarly, on a windy last day of chartering an Island Packet 440 coming > > back across Bellingham Bay from San Juan Islands, a max speed of 15.9 > knots > > was recorded. The max speed on the knot meter was 7.4 and the SOG > > according to the GPS on the chart plotter was a little over 9, so there > was > > some current pushing us but nothing crazy. > > > > I made the mistake of opening Navionics while I was riding in a car so my > > max speed recorded is over 61 knots :) > > > >> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 1:38 PM Mike Riter <mike at traildesign.com> wrote: > >> > >> I haven’t noticed Navionics returning a higher speed than what would be > >> reasonable. Then again anytime I see a speed over 3 knots I’m elated. > So if > >> the app is misleading me, then I’m ok with that. 😁 > >> > >> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 2:16 PM Jesse Shumaker < > >> jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Hi Mike, I use Navionics as well. I think it's a good value for the > >> amount > >>> of information. It's nice to have a consistent navigation app to take > >> with > >>> when chartering, since chart plotters can vary widely, and it's also > good > >>> to have multiple sources of information in addition to chart books / > >> paper > >>> charts. To avoid draining my cell battery for a nav app, I primarily > use > >>> the app on an iPod touch enclosed in a waterproof case that is > bluetooth > >>> paired to a Bad Elf GPS, and then I attach the iPod to my forearm with > a > >>> fitness arm band so it's always available and I don't have to worry > about > >>> dropping it. > >>> > >>> When I look back at a track over a day, I've noticed that my top speed > on > >>> Navionics tends to be higher than seems practical (on my R22 as well as > >>> other boats). Do you find this to be the case? > >>> > >>> Jesse Shumaker > >>> S/V Zephyr > >>> > >>> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 10:37 AM Mike Riter <mike at traildesign.com> > >> wrote: > >>> > >>>> I use the Navionics app on my iPad (and iPhone as backup). Since > Garmin > >>> now > >>>> owns Navionics, you can also access active captain to find local > >>> services. > >>>> > >>>> The iPad is attached to the starboard bulkhead handrail via a ram > >> mount > >>>> system with an adjustable arm so I can change the angle. Glare on the > >>>> screen is the biggest issue with using a tablet or phone for > >> navigation. > >>>> > >>>> On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 3:01 PM Lee Kuhn <lvjkuhn at gmail.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> See attached. Other similar options available. Sits on galley or > >>>> cockpit > >>>>> seat without sliding, I think. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 2:49 PM Graham Parker <gramille at tds.net> > >> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> Thanks Lee and Chris, > >>>>>> I have downloaded Boatspeed for 99c and will give it a try > >> tomorrow! > >>>>>> Anyone found a good method for holding/ displaying your iPhone > >> while > >>>>>> sailing without it baking or ending up in the drink? I am thinking > >>> of a > >>>>>> kind of suction cup phone holder to put on the bulkhead? > >>>>>> Graham Parker > >>>>>> sv.00Sailin > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> On Oct 10, 2021, at 13:31, Chris Geankoplis < > >>>> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com > >>>>>> > >>>>>> wrote: > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I have used "boatspeed" for the last 1,000 nm on Enosis this > >> summer > >>>> and > >>>>>> it > >>>>>>> works fine. There is a bit of mental interpolation as you get a > >>>>> slightly > >>>>>>> different speed every couple of seconds. But it has been spot on > >>> for > >>>>>>> planning and sail adjustments. > >>>>>>> Chris Geankoplis > >>>>>>> Enosis > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 1:15 PM Lee Kuhn <lvjkuhn at gmail.com> > >>> wrote: > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> See attached. Best I found for an Android but I think it > >> works > >>>> on a > >>>>>>>> iPhone too. > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 11:14 AM Graham Parker <gramille at tds.net> > >>>>> wrote: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> Does anyone use their iPhone for monitoring sailing speed? > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> Which app. works best and has anyone found a iPhone holder > >> that > >>>>> could > >>>>>>>>> attach easily near my compass on the bulkhead? > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> Graham > >>>>>>>>> sv.00Sailin > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> -------------- next part -------------- > >>>>>>>> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > >>>>>>>> Name: Screenshot_20211010-131034_Google Play Store.jpg > >>>>>>>> Type: image/jpeg > >>>>>>>> Size: 441722 bytes > >>>>>>>> Desc: not available > >>>>>>>> URL: < > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >> > http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20211010/fab11844/attachment.jpg > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> -------------- next part -------------- > >>>>> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > >>>>> Name: Screenshot_20211010-145634_Chrome.jpg > >>>>> Type: image/jpeg > >>>>> Size: 765952 bytes > >>>>> Desc: not available > >>>>> URL: < > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >> > http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20211010/83d11f44/attachment.jpg > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> Michael Riter > >>>> President, Trail Design Specialists, Inc. > >>>> Lead Instructor, Trail Master and mechanized training > >>>> mike at traildesign.com > >>>> 678-410-8021 > >>>> > >>> > >> -- > >> Michael Riter > >> President, Trail Design Specialists, Inc. > >> Lead Instructor, Trail Master and mechanized training > >> mike at traildesign.com > >> 678-410-8021 > >> > > -------------- next part -------------- > > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > > Name: Screenshot_20211011-145150_Boating.jpg > > Type: image/jpeg > > Size: 128401 bytes > > Desc: not available > > URL: < > http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20211011/96cfd13c/attachment.jpg > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > > Name: Screenshot_20211011-145558_Boating.jpg > > Type: image/jpeg > > Size: 84417 bytes > > Desc: not available > > URL: < > http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20211011/96cfd13c/attachment-0001.jpg > > >
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