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Boat Vectors app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 4752 ratings )
Sports Navigation
Developer: Anthony Southwood
Free
Current version: 2.0, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 26 Feb 2014
App size: 21.43 Mb

Boat Vectors app is a simple interactive tool and teaching aid demonstrating the interaction between the forces acting on a sailboat; such as own boats speed and heading, wind and tide.

Demonstrate Apparent Wind, Leeway, Variation, Compass Error, No Go Zone and Sail Settings on differing Points Of Sail in a compact graphical format

It may prove useful to individuals new to sailing or Instructors introducing students to some basic Sailing Theory