ADVENTURE PLANNING – APPS FOR WEATHER ROUTING, RACE OFFICIALS

App For Weather Routing

Oct 8, 2019

Wind speed 8.0 knots, boat speed 7.5 knots. User-submitted photo of s/v Ariella on Chesapeake Bay with the new Wind Instrument RB™. 

Every sailor needs wind information, whether planning your next tack or your next sailing adventure. The SailTimer Wind Instrument RB™ is wireless and solar-powered. This innovative new design has a Replaceable Battery in the nose cone where it serves as the counterweight, on a carbon-fiber pointer. There is a new molded tail shell. You can transmit some 280 feet with line of sight. When not connected on Bluetooth, this new model uses an amazing 80% less power than the previous model. Use it with the smartphone you already have, or add the Air Link™to connect a wired NMEA network. 

The Wind Instrument RB™ lets you do things that are not possible with any other product. There is a list of innovative features, but one example is that when used with the SailTimer chartplotter app, you can use tacking distances to calculate your optimal tacks. No other product of any kind does that. All of the SailTimer apps on iOS and Android now come with Audio Navigation™ so you can put your screen away and keep your hands and eyes free for sailing. As you can see from the list of apps, the SailTimer Wind Instrument RB™ also works with more apps than any other anemometer (and there are two new Android apps below). 

Manufacturing is still ramping up to catch up with worldwide demand. You can put in an advance order now and get free shipping worldwide. That is the fastest way to get yours. Orders now are shipping around Nov. 1st. Or click to go on the notification list for ordering with immediate delivery when they are in stock: info@SailTimerinc.com.
 

Related Posts

Good Advice that You Can Share – Falling Overboard Recovery Steps

By John Gullick
 
An accident that occurs with surprising frequency to passengers and crew is falling. The chance of this happening can be greatly reduced if precautions are taken, such as wearing non-skid shoes that lace up and wearing appropriate clothing that does not impede movement. Those on board should make sure they have a sound footing and a good handhold at all times. Here is an old saying to remember: “Sailors were given two hands, one for the ship and one for themselves.” 

Read More

Changing Scene

Need to Catch up on News This Week?

Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.

Missed an Issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week? If you’re looking for a specific issue, or simply want to catch up on previous issues, check out our Boating Industry Canada News Week Archives.

Not signed up for News Week? Subscribe here.

Just Launched

Lund Boats Introduces New 2027 HG Pro Series, Combining Hardtop Protection with Big-Water Capability 

All-new 220 HG Pro and 240 HG Pro models deliver rugged heavy-gauge construction, enclosed hardtop comfort and serious fishing functionality for demanding open-water anglers. 

Lund Boats has unveiled the all-new Model Year 2027 HG Pro Series, a purpose-built heavy-gauge aluminum platform designed for anglers who pursue big-water fisheries in changing conditions. 

Read More

Radian IoT Introduces Dual-Mode Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Trailers

Radian IoT, Inc., innovator in using GPS and boat configuration data to deliver real-time predictive analytics to dealers, manufacturers, and their consumers, has announced the launch of the first Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) specially designed for marine trailers and other towable assets.

Read More

People