opencpn newbie

[peteseddon]

Hi - new to opencpn - just finding my way around the software - where do i download uk charts ?

[Pandor]

If only there was some help available online:

https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/chartsource.html

[peteseddon]

I'm after UK charts, which aren't listed on cpn.

[peteseddon]

I'm going to do RYA day skip (needed for flotilla holiday, and gd to do anyway having not sailed in quite awhile). So i thought i'd try to get my head round electronic nav in waters i am familiar with prior to going for the certificate.

[Pandor]

Originally Posted by peteseddon

I'm after UK charts, which aren't listed on cpn.

Free UK charts aren’t listed, but that is something to take up with your queen.

O-charts may be most economical source, unless you are asking for a source for pirated cm93

[peteseddon]

she's a bit past wanting to be bothered i suspect, but am i right in thinking i need 'o charts' ? I've found a link offering 'british isles and neighbouring regions ' for 24.5 euros; is this what i need for opencpn ?

[bcn]

o-charts for OCPN.
"Need" I don't know - but yes, this is one of your your realistic options...