[Rhodes22-list] Speed monitoring

[Jesse Shumaker]

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?
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> > > >>> Graham
> > > >>> sv.00Sailin
> > > >>>
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> Michael Riter
> President, Trail Design Specialists, Inc.
> Lead Instructor, Trail Master and mechanized training
> mike at traildesign.com
> 678-410-8021
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