"Marcus AAkesson" wrote in message
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On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:51:17 -0800, "Steve" wrote:


I've used Fugawi with BSB charts for 3 years. No big problems, OK in
most things. Good UI, Fair reliability.

I'm considering moving to Nobeltec, also with BSB charts, but I also
want them to introduce ENC S57 support, which seems slow.

You might want to reconsider.

http://www.nobeltec.com/Support/bsb.asp
"Special Notice Regarding BSB 4.0 Chart Support
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Maptech has again changed the
format of their BSB charts and as such, Nobeltec software does not support
the new BSB 4.0 format. Supporting this new format requires us to make
significant changes to our software. Due to this fact, we have made the
decision to not add chart support for the BSB 4.0 format" ...

Note to Canadians: NDI 2004 charts are BSB 4.0. Nobeltec does not have
complete Canadian coverage in the Passport portfolio's. EG: No coverage of
the westcoast of Vancouver Island or the Queen Charlottes (P3). Nobeltec has
also stated that they have no intention of producing the P3 CD.


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Perhaps the worst plight of a vessel is to be caught in a gale on a lee
shore.
In this connection the following rules should be observed.

1. Never allow your vessel to be found in such a predicament.

Callingham: "Seamanship: Jottings for the Young Sailor"