Creating a polygon search pattern

Polygon search patterns can be created from existing routes or by creating a route using waypoints. To create a polygon search pattern follow the steps below:

SARPolygon search pattern

  1. Select New from the Chart app menu.
  2. Select Search pattern.
  3. Select Polygon.

    The search pattern creation page is displayed.

  4. Select Select from route list.
  5. Select the desired route from the route list.

    You can also select Create new route to create a new empty route that you can then add waypoints to.

  6. Select Select route from the pop-over menu.

    You will be taken back to the search pattern creation page.

  7. Select Search speed (STW): to enter the desired speed at which the search should be performed.

    Search speed is Speed Through the Water (STW).

  8. Select Create search route.
  9. Select OK to save the search pattern, or Follow to save the search pattern and immediately start following the route.

    Selecting Back will return you to the search pattern creation page without saving the search pattern.

The search pattern will be displayed using orange lines for the search legs. The search pattern will be available in the Searches list: Menu > Waypoints, Routes, tracks > Routes > Searches.