Finding a chart that is right for you is no easy feat. Even if you know where you are planning to sail. There are Wide charts and then MegaWide charts that cover vast spaces such as the entire Mediterranean Sea. Each area will usually have 1 raster chart provide and 2 vector chart providers which is great because you can choose either by which chart type you prefer using or by which one is most up-to-date. Check out this other blog article on this topic: https://blog.mytimezero.com/2012/04/11/vector-or-raster-marine-navigation-charts/
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Once you have found the chart that is right for you, you will need to download it, as well as the 3D data and satellite photos for each section of the chart (which maybe divided up into smaller pieces). Remember that you need to download each file if you want to get the most out of TZ Navigator such as the Advanced Safety Routing and Security Cone.
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The chart catalog provides charts around the world so you will always find one that is perfect for you. The chart catalog allows you to see all the chart zones around the world. The fields can be changed to select Wide or MegaWide and chart type: Raster or Vector.
Visit the chart catalog.
One great thing about the chart catalog is that you can download a chart either before or after purchase which serves to provide an unblock code. If it’s a NOAA chart for America then you can download the chart free of charge.
If you have found a great chart and want to start planning a route out on it straight away then go to our webstore:
Tip: If you already have TZ Navigator software, when navigating through the webstore don’t forget to enter your TIMEZERO serial number for customized offers.
You will find again the chart area preview and data in the webstore before confirming your acquisition.
If you need help navigating the store then watch this video tutorial.
Return to the chart catalog and use the ref. number to quickly locate your chart. For example: WVJEWM226MAP12.1
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When the download is complete, you will need to save all chart files in the dedicated folder of your software “My Documents/My TimeZero/Downloaded Charts”. This way, all data will be directly integrated and you will be able to visualize chart and navigation data all together in the intuitive TIMEZERO interface.
Congratulations on getting this far. Now the next time you start the software, it will automatically scan this folder and ask if you want to install the charts. You have the following three options:
- Click on the “Install All” button to install all the files that you have downloaded.
- Click on the “Install” button to control and install each file individually.
- Click on the “Ignore” button to cancel the installation. This can be useful if you want to pre-install charts before receiving the codes. As soon as you receive them, TIMEZERO can automatically complete the installation itself.
When the chart has been successfully installed the chart will no longer appear in the downloaded charts folder.
Congratulations on downloading your charts! Now you can start planning the trip! You can consult your personal chart catalog within your TIMEZERO by clicking on the menu in the top left hand corner and selecting the option “chart catalog”.
Visit the chart catalog and discover all the available charts:
Experienced sailors often say that mooring is the most difficult part of sailing. This week, MaxSea partner Leon Schulz talks to us about how to anchor a boat, using MaxSea TimeZero.
Leon outlines the steps to take for a perfect mooring. His boat is equipped with a fully-integrated system: MaxSea TimeZero PLOT, a Furuno BBDS1 sounder, and a Furuno NavNet TZtouch.
- Download the free weather forecast service included in MaxSea TimeZero.
- Understand the sea-floor. Navigate around the anchorage area many times. This is done to record bathymetric information so you know what kind of sea-floor you’re dealing with. To record this data, I use my MaxSea TimeZero PLOT, integrated with a Furuno BBDS1 Sounder.
The BBDS1 sounder collects and sends bottom classification data to MaxSea TimeZero software. I can also share this new data-rich bathy chart with the integrated Furuno NavNet TZtouch system. Sand or clay is best for anchoring.
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- Check tidal range by displaying tidal data in MaxSea TimeZero. This is a really important step to know how much your boat will be raised or lowered by the tide, or vice versa.
You don’t want the boat’s keel to hit the ground during the night, just because the water has disappeared from under the boat. You must also avoid having the boat’s anchor break loose because the boat is suddenly 3 or more meters higher water than when it arrived!
- Calculate your desired minimum depth based on my boat’s draught + safety distance under the keel + allowance for tidal changes. Try to find a spot where the boat can swing freely in all directions according to changes in the wind or the tidal current.
- Take a last look at the Furuno BBDS1 sounder to check the depth and soil conditions and to see if the boat is in the tidal flow or in an area of strong wind and bring the boat to a complete standstill.
- Lower your anchor slowly until it reaches the ground. You can check the markings on the chain or just listen to how the anchor runs more smoothly when it has reached the bottom.
- Give the signal to the helmsman to reverse the boat slowly while letting out the chain. At a ratio of 1:4 to 1:5 (from the highest tides expected), stop the windlass.
- Wait until the anchor sets and the boat turns into the wind. Then it’s time to stretch the chain by reversing the gear carefully. Do so cautiously, so that there is no residue in the chain.
- Once the engine is stopped, set the snubber. This is the piece of rope that is hung with a claw hook into the chain and relieved with the help of a jerk. This also makes the disturbing noise disappear from the chain rubbing against the bow roller.
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- In windy conditions, put a mooring sail aft, so the bow always points into the wind.
The advantage of MaxSea TimeZero is that you can so easily switch charts. So I often use raster maps at anchor, because there is a lot more information that are interesting for the anchors located. For example, the underwater cable at Iona (see image below).
Even small anchors are located on the raster maps. In comparison, the vector charts give less information about the anchorage.
Now it’s done, you can sleep soundly, even if the wind should freshen up in the night or the wind direction changes.
Leon Schulz is a MaxSea partner and is a RYA Yachtmaster Ocean instructor. His yacht, the Regina Laska is also available for charter. Learn more about his services on the Regina Sailing website.