New online sailing almanac

[Ex-SolentBoy]

I came across this the other day
http://www.sailingalmanac.com/

I have only had a brief look, and it seems quite an interesting approach. Access is free and it works online and on iphone, IPad as well.

I can't see these things comletely replacing printed stuff that you can access when you are offshore, but on the other hand its nice not to carry Reeds in your briefcase. I like the idea of having both.

 

[VicMallows]

Can you access any content behind the drop-downs? I can't, either with Firefox or IE.

Looks like just an attempt at an advertising portal to me.

Vic

 

[jellyellie]

Shame the website is so awfully designed. Agree it's nice to have things on your phone etc. but can't replace a paper almanac for me.

 

[Signed Out]

I was enjoying going through the menus on my iphone in my cabin last night. Tides and weather are links to external websites, but decent selections- easytide, windfinder, and within the page's border, not a total link. The reference info is quite good too as a reminder.

Of course a Reed's or similar is better for working, but my phone is always in my pocket. Well, more likely my hand most of the time, so it's a very convenient and surprisingly comprehensive little link- it's actually not an "app", but a mobile website.

Like I think was said in PBO (?) it would be improved with ports and harbours beyond marinas, but it's not easy to fit everything, I'm sure.

 

[seacock]

Shame the website is so awfully designed. Agree it's nice to have things on your phone etc. but can't replace a paper almanac for me.

70,000 users tend to disagree with you!

 

[photodog]

70,000 users tend to disagree with you!

Still a dogs breakfast on the design front.... All that WOB'ing...

Could be improved a lot with a few basic design skills.

I will however give the app a go....

 

[l'escargot]

...I will however give the app a go....

It's not actually an app, just a mobile website.