Nautical Almanac App

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It seems that James, from Waypoint, has had his offer rejected and regarded as suspicious by some over on Scuttlebutt, so for the benefit of those on here, who have a less suspicious viewpoint about these things. This is a totally free download (for testing and review purposes) and the offer is very limited as to how many can have it for free.
So if you have an iphone, I would personally highly recommend this App, especially to those who get in early and get it free
It's a nautical almanac which they hope will cover everywhere you're likely to go, giving all the information you normally find in a book, but without having to wade through pages
Initially this is being offered free, in return for feedback, and as you lot get out more often than I do, and East coasters tend to give this sort of thing a more friendly reception than some in SB, I just thought it might be something you were interested in
Oh, and it is free for now, with a guide price of £5 for those who later realise they want it, by which time they'll have to pay, and I know you lot are tight fisted too :eek:
So if you want to give it a go, now's your chance, say so here and I'll point James to this thread
Well worth it from what I've seen, but then, what do I know :rolleyes:
 
I think James is also keeping an eye on this thread, just doesn't want to say too much because so many see comments as being just advertising, and in SB some of them get all tetchy over that :D
Think it's one reason Fox's boat sales keep off, even though they read here :eek:
 
Sixpence said:
I think James is also keeping an eye on this thread, just doesn't want to say too much because so many see comments as being just advertising, and in SB some of them get all tetchy over that :D
Think it's one reason Fox's boat sales keep off, even though they read here :eek:
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I would like to make use of this app having viewed the website. Looks great.
 
I just purchased the app. Some very good features but much functionality is reliant on www connection. A pity files can not be updated and 'stored' for use offline. Or can it? Still playing with it. Well worth a fiver anyway.
 
Just the sort of feedback James is looking for, thanks, I've pointed him in this direction and told him he's unlikely to get his head chewed off by replying direct. Hope I'm right on that :D
 
*shyly raises head above parapet 'erm hello'*

I really hate to crash a great meeting group, I always find it a bit tacky when businesses do it. However as Sixpence has so kindly introduced me and you all seem mightily friendly :) I thought it might be nice to answer some of your questions.

Firstly @Lazy Kipper the name of the App is 'The Waypoint Nautical Almanac' and can be found either here - apps.thewaypoint.com, on iTunes - twpt.co/pp or by searching for Nautical Almanac (if you have an iPad make sure you select iPhone Apps too). Interestingly we were warned by a another Almanac publisher who may or may not rhyme with Deeds, not to use that name but I checked with a lawyer mate of mine and we should be fine :confused:

@OR4751, mickbond , Laurin, PilotWolf, Horatio, benw I shall PM you guys directly with codes, although we are running out so I'm not sure how many more we can give out for free.

@Sophie19 we worked hard to get as much content on the App as possible (hence heavy wi-fi only 65mb download), as we tested it in France last year and couldn't believe how much data cost, something like £3 a day for 200mb!! So excluding real time data such as weather and tides, you should find that all the marina profiles work, knots knot and compasses compass. We hope to do annual tidal data in time but it would cost us £6-7 an app to pay the UKHO license, so we may leave this until our iPad App which will be around £20. The Weather feed alone costs us £300 a month and we wanted the iPhone App to be as cheap as a magazine or burger king.

Also please do feel free to tweet, facebook, linkin or email me anytime, I love to hear feedback on what we can do better or suggestions for updates (I'm currently working on major lights, Major coastal towns for 'Binos', sailing clubs and opensea map charts)

Cheers James
 
*shyly raises head above parapet 'erm hello'*

I really hate to crash a great meeting group, I always find it a bit tacky when businesses do it. However as Sixpence has so kindly introduced me and you all seem mightily friendly :) I thought it might be nice to answer some of your questions.

Firstly @Lazy Kipper the name of the App is 'The Waypoint Nautical Almanac' and can be found either here - apps.thewaypoint.com, on iTunes - twpt.co/pp or by searching for Nautical Almanac (if you have an iPad make sure you select iPhone Apps too). Interestingly we were warned by a another Almanac publisher who may or may not rhyme with Deeds, not to use that name but I checked with a lawyer mate of mine and we should be fine :confused:

@OR4751, mickbond , Laurin, PilotWolf, Horatio, benw, maypolelil I shall PM you guys directly with codes, although we are running out so I'm not sure how many more we can give out for free.

@Sophie19 we worked hard to get as much content on the App as possible (hence heavy wi-fi only 65mb download), as we tested it in France last year and couldn't believe how much data cost, something like £3 a day for 200mb!! So excluding real time data such as weather and tides, you should find that all the marina profiles work, knots knot and compasses compass. We hope to do annual tidal data in time but it would cost us £6-7 an app to pay the UKHO license, so we may leave this until our iPad App which will be around £20. The Weather feed alone costs us £300 a month and we wanted the iPhone App to be as cheap as a magazine or burger king.

Also please do feel free to tweet, facebook, linkin or email me anytime, I love to hear feedback on what we can do better or suggestions for updates (I'm currently working on major lights, Major coastal towns for 'Binos', sailing clubs and opensea map charts)

Cheers James
 
sailorman said:
6d sells short measure on Duval, boys strength as well
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Ah... yes... well...

Following a visit to Mr 6d's establishment I was very much surprised by the measures and the %ABV of the Duvel on offer.
So much so, that I contacted Mr Duvel in Belgium and asked them: WTF???

Got a long, technical, detailed and friendly answer within 24hrs - imagine my surprise.

Anyway, the long and the short of it is as follows:
- Measures: More devoted fans will be used to the 33cl measure of the bottled Duvel. However, in the UK there is a culture of buying beer by measure - hence the 1/2 pint and pint glasses.
- %ABV: Duvel sold in bottles has an ABV of 8.5%. This beer re-ferments in the bottle (see the sediment in the bottle). This re-fermenting 'adds' some %ABV. Beer on draft (like offered by Mr 6d) does not re-ferment. Have been given the technical reason why this is not possible, but as Duvel is not a beer usually sold in large volumes it all comes down to maintenance and not blocking the pipes. Therefore, on draft you get a sort of Duvel Lite - not re-fermented - with an 6.something% ABV.
 
OR4751 said:
Ah... yes... well...

Following a visit to Mr 6d's establishment I was very much surprised by the measures and the %ABV of the Duvel on offer.
So much so, that I contacted Mr Duvel in Belgium and asked them: WTF???

Got a long, technical, detailed and friendly answer within 24hrs - imagine my surprise.

Anyway, the long and the short of it is as follows:
- Measures: More devoted fans will be used to the 33cl measure of the bottled Duvel. However, in the UK there is a culture of buying beer by measure - hence the 1/2 pint and pint glasses.
- %ABV: Duvel sold in bottles has an ABV of 8.5%. This beer re-ferments in the bottle (see the sediment in the bottle). This re-fermenting 'adds' some %ABV. Beer on draft (like offered by Mr 6d) does not re-ferment. Have been given the technical reason why this is not possible, but as Duvel is not a beer usually sold in large volumes it all comes down to maintenance and not blocking the pipes. Therefore, on draft you get a sort of Duvel Lite - not re-fermented - with an 6.something% ABV.
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Eggzackery :rolleyes:
These old timers and that new fangled web thing :rolleyes:

Anyway, James is watching, and listening :cool:

Roger, you may purchase a pint of that 'boys only' stuff for your favourite landlord at the weekend :cool:
 
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