This story seems to indicate an abundance of stupidity at fault, not the Ipad. The Ipad or android tablet etc, does not need wi-fi connection to give an accurate position on a downloaded electronic vector or raster chart anymore than a dedicated plotter does. An Ipad or dedicated plotter is *not* AIS or Radar, both of which should have been used in the thick fog mentioned in the article. A dedicated chartplotter on a vessel without AIS or Radar, and an idiot skipper would have produced the same result.
One more reason not to believe everything you read on the internet. 2 cents. KD On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 5:13 PM Jake Brodersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Here’s one more reason not to use an iPad for your primary (or only) > navigation source. > > > > > http://gcaptain.com/maib-experienced-launch-skippers-reliance-on-ipad-navigation-app-contributed-to-collision-on-humber-river/ > > > > Jake > > > > *Jake Brodersen* > > *C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”* > > *Hampton VA* > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Kevin Driscoll Associate Vallaster Corl Architects, Inc. Direct: 503 875 3493 Main: 503.228.0311
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