OpenCPN Basics - The FREE Chartplotter Program
October 23, 2021 by Out Chasing Stars | Language: EN Play Time: 00:00:26 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
OpenCPN is a FREE program you can use for planning sailing routes, or you can get more in-depth and use it as a complete chart plotter. It is incredibly powerful, and yes, completely FREE!
We use OpenCPN all the time aboard Starry Horizons so it was the logical choice to share with you in the first of our helpful programs/apps series. This video will cover where to download OpenCPN, how to install the program, some useful options to change, how to download (free!) navigational charts, setting up a GPS connection and a quick bonus segment talking about the feature we use most often.
These are just the basics, so if you’re interested for us to a deeper dive into the features and capabilities of OpenCPN, be sure and leave a comment below!
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Table Of Contents
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0:00 – Intro
0:33 – What Is OpenCPN?
1:48 – How To Download
2:46 – Resources: Manuals, Charts & Forum
5:15 – Installing OpenCPN
8:41 – Basic Setup Options
12:00 – Downloading Charts
19:35 – Setting Up a GPS Connection
23:50 – Bonus Tip: Measuring Distances
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Related Links
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OpenCPN Website: https://opencpn.org/
OpenCPN Forum: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/
GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver: https://amzn.to/3D0qkDt
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