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OpenCPN vs qtVlm: Why We Switched
After several years with OpenCPN and a couple of years using qtVlm as our primary navigation software across the Pacific, we're sharing what made us switch, what qtVlm does better, what it doesn't, and who we think it makes sense for. A quick disclosure: We donate to the qtVlm developer ...
How to Create Your Own Charts for OpenCPN: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting charts for OpenCPN can be a bit of a pain. Not to fear though, as in this OpenCPN tutorial, we're going to walk through all the steps needed for you to create your own charts. And best of all? All the tools we'll use are free! We'll start by explaining the basics of chart ...
OpenCPN Plugins: My 5 Favorites
If you've been following along with our OpenCPN series, you know how powerful and versatile this navigation software can be. But did you know that you can enhance your OpenCPN experience even further by adding plugins? In this video, I'm going to share with you my top five favorite OpenCPN...
The EASIEST Way to Get OpenCPN AIS & NMEA Data
In our continuing OpenCPN tutorial series, we're going to show how you can easily get AIS and NMEA data into OpenCPN. We use the wifi network from our Vesper Marine AIS, but we'll talk about various alternatives and show HOW to setup the proper network connection. We'll also go over...
An easy way to create Satellite Overlays for OpenCPN – Tips on Tuesday
This is an easy way to create Satellite overlays for OpenCPN with a Mac or a PC in 30 minutes or less. That is the set up time, once you are set up, you can create a Satellite overlay in about 5 minutes start to finish. Anyone can do it now quickly, and easily before a crossing with a decent inte...
OpenCPN Part 2 – Basic Planning & Navigation
Next up in our series on OpenCPN, the free chartplotter alternative, is how we use the program for basic navigation and planning. We'll cover the following: 0:38 - Measuring Distances 2:43 - Querying Objects in ENC/Vector Charts 4:14 - How to Drop Waypoints 10:48 - How to Create a Route 17:30...