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Important Download
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:10 pm
by NiceAft
I just read this in BoatUS's Seaworthy Magazine.
This is worthwhile. If you are ever in an emergency while on the water, this will give your position.
Ray
anyone with an Android or iPhone can download the (free!) TowBoatUS app, which allows the harried him or her to relay the phone's (and boat's) Lat/Long position with the tap of a finger. The towboat captain will instantly know your position within a few square yards as opposed to, say, a few hundred square miles.
Two other features of interest: First, you can text, e-mail, or post your position on Facebook to anyone—friends or family. It's also worth noting that you can relay your Lat/Long position using your VHF even if you're out of cell range.
The app is available by going to
http://www.BoatUS.com/app.
Re: Important Download
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:30 pm
by Paul S
pretty neat.. just downloaded it
Re: Important Download
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:50 pm
by Québec 1
downloaded it and tried it ....it sent my lat & long to my phone and computer.
Q1
Re: Important Download
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:21 am
by mdeane
Great tool!
Marc
Re: Important Download
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:00 am
by parrothead
Pretty cool. I've tried it both at home and work [not really sailing weather in Delaware] - dropped the pin within 20' of my actual location both times.
Re: Important Download
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:30 pm
by mdeane
Another good download is DragQueen anchor alarm from Active Captain, it's free!
Marc
Re: Important Download
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:08 pm
by Crikey
mdeane wrote:Another good download is DragQueen anchor alarm from Active Captain, it's free!
Marc
Excuse me?... Is that something like 'Priscilla, Queen of the MacGregors!'
Re: Important Download
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:17 pm
by NiceAft
Good one
Ray
Re: Important Download
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:15 am
by r.fairman
Ok
I'm offshore,
no internet
no cell connection
I press the button
How long do i wait for the tow boat
regards
Richard
Re: Important Download
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:18 am
by NiceAft
No radio either
Then you should not be that far off shore
Ray
Re: Important Download
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:01 pm
by DaveB
Drag Queen works at least for the upper Keys. I have't tried it on West Coast on water but at my home in Cape Coral alarm will go off less than 100 ft.
Good thing to have if your anchored in grass with a danforth and winds/current are high.
Sleep much better.
and yes it's free!
A Prudent Captain will use any and all means to Navigate and safety at hand.
Dave
Crikey wrote:mdeane wrote:Another good download is DragQueen anchor alarm from Active Captain, it's free!
Marc
Excuse me?... Is that something like 'Priscilla, Queen of the MacGregors!'
Re: Important Download
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:05 pm
by Crikey
DaveB wrote:Drag Queen works at least for the upper Keys. I have't tried it on West Coast on water but at my home in Cape Coral alarm will go off less than 100 ft.
Good thing to have if your anchored in grass with a danforth and winds/current are high.
Sleep much better.
and yes it's free!
A Prudent Captain will use any and all means to Navigate and safety at hand.
Dave
Crikey wrote:mdeane wrote:Another good download is DragQueen anchor alarm from Active Captain, it's free!
Marc
Excuse me?... Is that something like 'Priscilla, Queen of the MacGregors!'
Not knocking you Dave! Beginning to wish I hadn't bought a Blackberry.....
I used the alarm on my Garmin 760c last summer. Because of the swing at anchor I was up all night during a good storm blow (that doesn't include crossdressing!).
R
