Mad Mariner is launching a new marine podcast series titled, The MadCast. Three of their initial podcasts feature Mark talking about electronic charting and topics relating to the cruising computer. The MadCasts are available on Mad Mariner (www.madmariner.com/podcasts), iTunes (www.apple.com/itunes), and BlogTalkRadio (www.blogtalkradio.com). They can be played directly or downloaded for use in an iPod or other MP3 player. All of them last about 30 minutes.
Introduction to E-Charting
Learn How These Systems Work and Why They Are Useful
In Part 1 of a 3-part podcast series, Mark Doyle, author of the book Get Onboard With E-Charting and the multipart series Hard Facts on Software, explains e-charting systems, the history of these systems and why they are helpful to all kinds of boaters.
Set Up an E-Charting System
Assess Your Needs, Buy a Computer and Software
In Part 2 of a 3-part podcast series, Mark Doyle, author of the book Get Onboard With E-Charting and the multipart series Hard Facts on Software, explains how boaters can set up their own e-charting system, including how to ascertain your needs; buy a laptop (or evaluate what you have); and integrate the instruments on your boat.
Buying E-Charting Software
Learn to Assess and Purchase Navigation Software
In Part 3 of a 3-part podcast series, Mark Doyle, author of the book Get Onboard With E-Charting and the multipart series Hard Facts on Software, explains how boaters can sort through, assess and purchase computer-based navigation software. With more than a dozen viable products on the market, a few pointers can be valuable.