Chartplotter crap out on the way to Chatham Island
Transit Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 11:06 to 11:51
Departure Location:
Cadboro Bay
Arrival Location:
Baynes Channel
Total time:
44'
Sailing Hours:
0.50
Engine Hours:
0.25
Max speed:
6.20kts
Average speed:
2.80kts
Distance:
2.10NM
Sunny. Lite SW wind.
A funny thing happened to me on my way to Chatham Island today. I was sailing (barely) under main sail alone, transiting Baynes Channel when I started getting disoriented. The question is; "how long do you stare at a chart plotter, wondering why it's not displaying what you're currently looking at before you realize your tablet is frozen and needs a re-boot?"
In this case, about 10 minutes.
Please see next post for the exciting conclusion......