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Vector vs. Raster Charts

Posted on: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 in: Uncategorized

Below is an illustration of the difference between Vector and Raster charts – I simply captured a screen shot using Nobeltec’s Max Pro software showing both types of charts on the same screen.  Incidentally, the little green triangle has been my home until I get Lea Scotia loaded up on the ship next weekend.

Goodbye November, Hello Caribbean!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 in: Uncategorized

(pictures actually included in this post!  Yay!)
Finally things are happening; November was a busy month.  The month started off with a visit from my Dad who actually arrived at the end of October.  We had a wonderful time with him, showing him around Panama City and even taking an overnight trip up to the rainy [...]

Headed through the Panama Canal for Thanksgiving

Posted on: Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 in: Uncategorized

Finally we’re saying goodbye to Panama City and the Pacific Ocean.  We successfully cleared immigration and got our international zarpe (traveling papers) from the port captain and we’re outta here.  To make this year special we decided that transiting the Panama Canal on Thanksgiving Day would be pretty cool.  (Or really the reason is the [...]