SailTimer: Optimal Tacks and Navigation Tool
SailTimer is a valuable tool for sailors looking to optimize their tacking strategies and improve navigation efficiency. The app provides precise calculations for optimal tacks and Tacking Time to Destination (TTD), crucial for both cruising and racing scenarios. By continuously updating optimal tacks based on wind conditions, SailTimer assists users in selecting the best heading on all points of sail.
With features like saving and renaming waypoints, displaying tacking distances, headings, and times, SailTimer offers a user-friendly interface to enhance sailing experiences. Additionally, the app supports wireless Wind Instruments for real-time wind data integration, and provides access to worldwide vector charts and marine charts for offline use. SailTimer's unique functionalities, such as audio navigation and custom polar plots, cater to sailors seeking advanced tools for sailboat speed profiling and navigation adjustments.