[Rhodes22-list] Speed monitoring

[Graham Stewart]

BoatSpeed is a great app - especially if you are using it on a cell phone. 

Another app that I like that is free (10/year for the premium
version) is SailFreeGps. It is a very complete navigation program but with large and very legible characters. All the other navigation programs that I have tried are expensive given the miniscule amount of "navigation" I actually engage in.

Graham Stewart
Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
Kingston Ontario






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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Mike Riter
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 11:38 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Speed monitoring

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
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