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Modern and connected electronics on board a yacht are now taken for granted. We have compiled some of the most important technical aids on a charter yacht for you.
Once upon a time, sailors relied solely on the basic equipment on board their yacht. Today, modern technologies like chart plotters and GPS are standard equipment on every charter yacht. Nowadays, most skippers also have a range of practical apps on their smartphones that provide valuable services on the water. Here we present 10 apps that will make your next charter trip with Charterbar Yachting even easier and safer.
With the Navionics app, you can view detailed nautical charts on your smartphone or tablet and plan your navigation on the water precisely. The app not only offers accurate maps but also weather forecasts, tide tables, and much more – everything you need for safe navigation.
mySea is the leading portal for berth bookings. With mySea, you can book berths in marinas, mooring fields, or at (restaurant) piers. No matter if you book in the pre- or post-season: Once booked, a berth is truly reserved until the "latest arrival time" and with a best price guarantee!
The OceanGuide app supports you with managing the onboard cash, maintaining the logbook, and creating trip reports. Additionally, you will find information about harbors and anchorages as well as a discount code from Charterbar Yachting: With the code "CHARTERBAR23" you get a 50% discount on the annual subscription and benefit from exclusive offers.
With the SeaHelp app, you always have the most well-known breakdown service for sailors at hand. SeaHelp offers support in emergencies such as engine problems, fuel shortages, or lines in the propeller. The app also features an SOS button that sends an emergency SMS with your current location and provides immediate assistance.
Windy is one of the best apps for precise weather forecasts at sea. With information on wind direction and strength, waves, precipitation, and cloud cover, Windy is an indispensable aid for trip planning. The premium version offers even more accurate forecasts and updates – without ads.
The Anchor Alarm app monitors your anchor position and alerts you if your boat drifts too far from the anchorage. Simply set the anchor position and desired radius – the app informs you if your boat moves outside the set area.
Especially in busy waters, MarineTraffic is useful. The app shows you the position of ships in real-time and makes navigating in harbors or busy shipping routes easier. Thanks to a large network of AIS receivers, MarineTraffic offers comprehensive coverage.
This app provides you with tide and wind data specifically tailored for sailors. With access to tide stations near you, My Tide Times offers precise high and low tide tables – ideal for planning your charter trip.
With 3D animations, this app helps you learn knots safely and easily. Every skipper and crew should master the essential knots, and this app makes it particularly easy to practice knots even under real conditions.
Especially for sailing areas with strong tides like the Baltic Sea or the French coast, Tide Alert is an indispensable tool. The app shows the height of the tides, the moon phases, and offers an alarm function that warns of ebb and flow – all available offline.
From navigation to weather to anchor monitoring – these digital helpers support you with all the challenges you might encounter on your sailing adventure.
Modern and connected electronics on board a yacht are now taken for granted. We have compiled some of the most important technical aids on a charter yacht for you.
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