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Can I import a route that is in KML/Google Earth/some other format?

Yes. Bluewater Racing uses GPSbabel to import and export routes into many different formats. GPSbabel is a stand-alone freeware program created by engineers at Google, and it is included in Windows installations of Bluewater Racing. Mac OSX users are required

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How do I create a new route?

The easiest way is to choose “Edit Mode” by pressing the “Edit” button on the top left side of the window, and then right-clicking on the chart at the location you wish to start the route. This will add the

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How do I view a chart stored in a particular raster image format?

Prior to version 1.30, you could only view images stored as gifs or bitmaps. As of 1.30, you can view any image file with one of the following extensions: gif bmp jpg,jpegpngtif,tiffxpmxbmtgasunsgipsppmpixmappcxico Of course, the data inside the file has

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Where do I find all the great optimization info, like isochrones and sensitivity?

Isochrones, reverse isochrones, sensitivity analysis, and routing trees are all derived from gridded binary data, so we let the Grib Manager handle them. Open up the Grib Manager: you’ll see them appear under the heading “Internal”. Click on a light

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Barb-a-loot wins 2008 PacCup division

Andrew Hamilton drove his Moore 24 Barb-a-loot to victory in Division 2 of the 2008 Pacific Cup, using Bluewater Racing. Barb-a-loot finished 7th in the overall fleet of 59 boats. Andy writes: “the program is great, was a huge help and kept me busy.”

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