LaGmra Day 14 - Waypoints, Charts, Mob Updates, Columbus 07 Dec, 06 - 12.09

The order of the day has been storing waypoints for the best route into the GPS system based on the latest weather report with a manual back up in my the log book. I am also carrying the Admiralty Charts for the North Atlantic that covers wind and pressure data for Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb. In addition to local maps around Antigua and English Harbour.
*warning - technical talk ahead*
For the benefit of those planning to use C3 on Iridum with Direct Internet 2.0, my timing of image uploads puts it at about 1 min / 10k. We have added an extra Eur 800 worth of minutes more to the system. I recommend a minimum of 1000 minutes to start with.
Mobile updates are now available. Via the RSS feed (link on the home page) or via your phone browser.
Note: The map on the news page requires the Macromedia Flash player. If you are using Symbian OS (on Nokia etc) please check availability at http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/
I am currently using a Nokia N93 which is capable of filming excellent DVD quality video. It's pre-installed with the Adobe imaging software suit as well as Acrobat. Quite surprised to find that Flash did not come pre-installed, as Macromedia was acquired by Adobe last year.
The installation can be a bit fiddly and not as seamless as I would have liked. I have not had the time to go into the online forums to find a work around. (If anyone from the Nokia Sponsor team is reading this, let me know).
Unfortunately, there has not been enough time to edit the recorded pod casts for publishing. They will be made available after the crossing is over.
*breathe - tech talk ends*
Back to rowing related tasks, I have neglected filming over the past few days. Will be making it up for it tomorrow, with about 2 hrs reserved for filming high definition video footage.
Tomorrow I also officially hand over Administration tasks to the shore team. Including website admin, finance, emergency contacts and PR. The will also be responsible for co-ordinating travel arrangements for those of you who wish to spend a week in Antigua with me, on arrival in mid-feb. Details will be circulated to all sponsors shortly.
La Gomera is also known for being the last stop that Christopher Columbus made on his voyage to the New World in 1492. To the left is a photo of the his house, Casa de Colón, that I walk past almost every day.
Finally, the boat is ready to be launched on water tomorrow and loaded with ballast. In good hands with Pavel and the rest of the shore team.
Keep the messages coming, thanks to all,
Will post an update here in the next 24 hrs.
B
TODAYS PHOTOS -
1. Nautical Charts

2. Manually plotted route in my log book

3. Christopher Columbus House