Samsung Tablet as GPS Plotter.

I was thinking a lot about the installation of GPS plotter, because of the high price, at the end I decided to go for my old Samsung 10.1 tablet with installed Navionics charts. I used fixation for the tablet above the navigation table (a.k.a. sink :) ), and connected the charger through the USB port. Looks nice, and the plotter because of it size is also seen from the cockpit :) On top of that of course one could use all the features of a tablet on board, like wi-fi, internet, TV :)

Anchor thoughts.

In the Netherlands, anchoring is not really an issue because most of the people do not anchor. North sea is too dangerous, and in another sailing areas there are plenty of harbours. The Netherlands is probably one of the best organised for sailing. I decided to look more carefully into the subject, since last week, when I was in open sea my motor did not started. Luckily there was enough wind and I was able to sail into Scheveningen harbour. The accidend brought me to the thoughts that if there was not enough wind, I have could been carried by the currents along the coast. This made me check my anchor possibilities. I upgraded my plough anchor on the bow with 32 m of 14 mm line and 8 m of 8 mm chain. I was wondering should I do all chain, but I saw on J. Rogers website that he sells the new Contessa 32 with similar set up; and decided that it will be more than adequate for the 2 times lighter Contessa 26 :). As the second anchor I decided to go with something which I can easily move around. I choose Fortress Guardian G-16 completed with 5 m of 8 mm chain and 30 m of 12 mm polyester line. The whole set-up weight is 12.6 kg which makes it easily to store and carry around :)