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eSail4VR 1.11 available on platforms [Update]

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In gestation and intensive testing for several months, the news version 1.11 is available on all platforms (¹). A large number of new items on the menu, dont le « Mode Expert », a new routing engine, support for the “boost” effect well known to specialists. The improvements mainly concern the user interface to respond to the numerous requests and feedback from users. Let's see the details below…

[Update 29/01/2022] Fixes have been made to resolve crashes on certain platforms. See the latest versions on eSail4VR page.

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Iridium emails accessible via webmail

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On this opening day of the Paris Nautic boatshow, and as the Christmas holidays approach, I can't resist providing a small gift to the users of the satellite messaging app Iridium Mail & Web app. A tip that I have just been reminded of in the last newsletter of our friend Dominique, to iTabNav.fr, that you may meet on the Booth E11 – Hall 2 to ROM-Arrange.

For those who don't know yet, the email account created for use with the Iridium Mail & Web app (¹) has been accessible for some time by a webmail From any internet browser. Read more …

A new Expert Guide from Voiles editions & Voiliers

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Navigate with a Digital Tablet and a Smartphone has just been published by Voiles & Voiliers, available in bookstores and specialist stores, since the Sails and Sailboats store, on FNAC Books and Amazon.

A digital version is online at Apple Books Store and also pour Kindle.

 

  1. Tablets and smartphones : choose your device and the essential accessories on board carefully.
  2. Navigation applications : review and detailed description according to your types of navigation, for the day, coastal, or offshore.
  3. Integration from mobile devices to on-board instruments : understand and implement.

An educational step-by-step 128 pages to keep up to date with the latest developments and equip yourself wisely today (19,90 € version papier, 19,99 € sur Apple Books Store). Read more …

eSail4VR for Virtual Regatta is available on all four stores

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Cross-platform application eSail4VR dedicated to routing for Virtual Regatta, about I wrote a few days ago (¹), is available for download from online stores Mac App Store (macOS), App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Google Play (Android), Windows Store. Just in time for the Rum Route !

To find out everything in one click about this revolutionary application, It's on its website to add to your favorites. The application also has its page FaceBook, and his FaceBook Users Group. Read more …

Share GRIB files with Air Share [Update]

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More and more of you have adopted the Iridium GO! for its easy way to request GRIB files, directly from Weather4D and some other applications. But some also want to transfer these files to a PC to import them into Windows software. (as you know, no one is perfect !). An easy solution is available : the messaging app Air Share, compatible iOS/iPadOS (¹). [Update 30 th 2022] Warning : the application has changed its identifier code on the AppStore. Read more …