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Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:41 am
by Triumph
Fifty, I used to do a lot of delivery work and have people come up to me asking if there are any "crewing" opportunities. I within the last few days I've had two, both very competent and licenced captains themselves. They do not ask for money, but expenses would be nice. They are both very good people, people I'd take if I were doing a delivery. If you want to take one or two along, let me know and I'll send their contact info.
Bill on Triumph
www.thebookofsail.com
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:24 am
by Fiftybucks
thx... PM sent
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:30 am
by TBOT422
Fifty,
The chart resolution from Open CPN is a function of what charts you have downloaded and installed. If installed more or less detailed charts for the same area are selectable along the bottom of the screen. If you are viewing chart 11452 Shell Key will look something like this:
- Open CPN Chart1.JPG (51.51 KiB) Viewed 3288 times
If you select one of the more detailed charts (11451, 11459, or 11464) it will look something like this:
- Open CPN Chart3.JPG (107.52 KiB) Viewed 3288 times
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:50 pm
by Fiftybucks
that is great info... thanks.. I need to find the more detailed charts for the areas.
i was incorrect.
i have been looking for those more detailed charts. could you copy and paste a directory?
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:33 pm
by TBOT422
You can download electronic navigation charts and chart plotting software from the NOAA website.
https://www.charts.noaa.gov/RNCs/RNCs.shtml.
I would suggest that you select FL from the section on RNCs by States. It will download a package of about 90 charts.
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:06 am
by Fiftybucks
used the link provided.... thx...
i downloaded the FL rnc's
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:10 pm
by sv.divine.grace
If Florida will be your cruising grounds, I would highly recommend investing in a Maptech Chartbook. All the large and small scale charts in a single spot. Also, the companion Florida cruising guide is very helpful.
Regards
Alan
sv Divine Grace #307
Re: Newbie Embarking from Tampa to Titusville
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:47 am
by Fiftybucks
I now have the Maptech Cruising Guide. I will post as to progress and some pics.