Mas Dubh wrote:
Anyone else waiting for the UK 2009 tide update from Maptech Marine
Chart
Navigator ? The info merges with the charts on the PC to give tides at
various tide stations and runs out every 2 years necessitating an
upgrade. This year there is a period of 3 months where the info has
not
been available and still isn't despite, apparently, Maptech Marines
best efforts. This probably boils down to the UKHO and BA being
particulary picky. So my posers a-
+ Anyone else in this situation?
+ Anyone know a good alternative?
+ Anyone know any wheezes to overcome this trading fund partner
monopoly?

When Maptech brought out their new software a couple of years ago, it
was actually software leased from Coastal Explorer. I understand Coastal
Navigator has now dissolved the agreement and Maptech is on their own.
This may have something to do with it. Coastal Navigator has an
updated version out which is great.
Gordon