1) Why is the Quatix 7 Pro is cut for sailing
Robust fēnix base, navy layer over: autopilot control, NMEA data, tides, wind gauge via compatible tracer, cards functions-the whole wrist. Readable in full sun, solid autonomy, useful widgets (battery, weather, tides). And if you sail in regular salt water, integrate choosing really waterproof watches for seawater in your checklist avoids very salty regrets …
Small security reminder (not glamorous, but vital): the watch remains a controllernot a watch replacement. The autopilot holds a course, not an anti-collision watch. In short: we keep our eyes outside.
2) tides: step -by -step config for a specific area
2.1 Access maritime data
On the watch: button Start → Tides/tides → The card lists close tidal stations. A 24 -hour curve is displayed with the current height, plus the next PM/BM (top/bottom). We go down with Down For the following days, a resort is validated as favorite To have it at the top of the list and in the preview (“glance”).
2.2 Customize for its area
Useful tip : stopover, update the reference station (via GPS position or search by port) to stall local hours; If you navigate between two pools (eg Manche → Atlantic), store two favorite stations and switch according to the stage. You can also program tidal alerts (“Til High/Low”) to be notified X minutes before the overthrow.
If the widget does not appear : Add the “TIDES” app/the tide field, then select at least one alert to unlock the display in a dial field. Update via telephone when available connection (stations data).
Concrete example. You are targeting a departure at 06:30 with current. Go to tides → Favorite station → Look at the curve and place a “Til High” alert at −45 min: the watch vibrates during the coffee, you go to the right niche, not at the counterattack. Simple and efficient.
3) Anchor alarm: sleep without stressing
3.1 Activate the “anchor/anchor” activity
On the watch: Start → Anchor. Maintain MENU to open them Activity parameters. There, we adjust the Drift Radius (authorized drift radius), theUpdate Interval (update frequency), and we activate Anchor alarm + SA Duration rehearsal.
3.2 Setting distance and duration
Radius : Take your line length (Depth × Mooring) + A little margin for Giration – Ex. 25–40 m on a safe background, 60–80 m if you have lying well. Duration : avoid the alert for a short oscillation; Typically 20–60 s according to the clapot. When the alarm is on, the beep/vibrating watch if the boat comes out of the circle – just as acquittal.
Mark anchorThen let go : take stock As the croche anchornot 30 m further. Otherwise your circle is false. (This is a false good idea.) If you also use the alarm “Anchor Drag” of the tracer: adjust the same radius, otherwise you will have duplicates of alert at different times.
Practical example. You put in Port Joinville, a western sector which must forcing overnight. 45 m radius, duration 30 s. At 03:12, the Quatix vibrates: the boat hunted 20 m beyond the circle. You put back the chain, new outfit. And you go back. So yes, it serves.
Quick troubleshooting : If the alarm leaves “never”, check the watch GPS (clear sky), theUpdate Interval (Too long? Go from 2 min to 30 s), and – Classique – a ray too wide “to be quiet”. Basically: more precise = safer.
