Getting a good nights sleep was still difficult. GPS accuracy was poor and LORAN towers went down (remember LORAN :-). A big improvement but prone to errors as we all are a little more muddled waking at 3AM with strong gusts!īack in those old days, there were crude anchor alarm features, but I never had much luck with them. Then for a few years (before chartplotters were in common use) we were using our GPS - writing the numbers down and comparing them to the numbers we should see. We might wake up to check our position and find the light ashore had been switched off, or the squall was obscuring the feature we we using to take a bearing. In the "good ole' days" we used our handbearing compass to take bearings on nearby shore features, but on a dark night that could be quite difficult. We love spending time at anchor but sometimes in the night when the wind shifts or a squall comes up you wonder if you are really so snug! Is the anchor dragging? Having your boat snuggly anchored in a beautiful setting is a great highlight of the cruising life for many people. The shape is defined as a cone that you can expand it into a full circle.(Here is an update on our latest success in anchor alarm methods) Radius - Define the maximum distance you allow your boat to move within the security area without activating the alarm.ĭrop angle - Define the orientation of the security area where you allow your boat to move.Ĭone angle - Define the shape of the security area.
Offset - Add or reduce the offset between your current position to the anchor location. You can also define the shape of the security area by modifying the following parameters: You can see in the map breadcrumbs of your past locations to help you identify the position of your anchor. If you think there is an offset between your current position and the anchor, you can move the security area by panning the map. The security area will be centered around your current position. Press Lock to boat location if your anchor location is right below your boat. If the boat leaves the security area, an auditive alarm will be activated. Visual aids to help you identify where you dropped your anchor.Įasily activate the Anchor watch mode by opening the main menu and pressing on the Anchor watch.īefore setting the anchor location, you may define the security area. High flexibility to define a geofenced area to adapt to the topography of the area. The Anchor watch will monitor your position and it will send off an alarm if your boat leaves a predefined area on the map.Īutomatic position tracking system and monitoring with auditive alarms. Let Orca take care of it, activate the Anchor watch in your App, and enjoy peace of mind while at sea. Stop worrying if your anchor is dragging and if you are drifting away from your anchored location.
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