One of the problems of using GPS chartplotters on a sailboat is that it is extremely difficult to calculate accurate arrival times given the amount of tacking often involved. Now there's a purpose-built Sailing GPS that not only accounts for the tacking that sailboats do, but can can tell you the optimal tacking angles and your Tacking Time to Destination (TTD)... Continue Reading The Sailing GPS understands tacking ... and lots more (required reading if you sail)
Section: On the Water
Tags: Bluetooth, GPS, iPad, Sailing, Smartphone, Solar-powered, Waterproof, Wind, Yacht
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