[Rhodes22-list] Speed monitoring

[Mike Riter]

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