How do you create no go zones?

No go zones are polygons created by the user that will be avoided by the routing algoritm if selected.

They are frequently used to avoid sailing in Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), avois shalow or danger areas…

To create the no go zones:

  • I recommend that you first select the option to enter waypoints and other “points” on the map at the center of the screen as opposed to where you pressed the screen. The input, if less natural, is more precise. To do do go to the General section of the Settings menu and select the Waypoints at screen center option.

  • center the map where you want to start your no go zone

  • long press the screen

  • select the “No go zone” menu

  • select the “Create a no go zone” menu

  • enter a name for the no go zone or leave the default one and press Ok . The first point is created

  • move the map  where you want to continue your no go zone

  • long press the screen and select “Add a point to the no go zone”

  • repeat the 2 previous action until your no go zone is complete

Then in the routing menu, make sure you have checked the “No go zones” option.

Last updated: 5 April 2018