Start Sailing vs Watch Sailing Timer

Start Sailing: Yachts is an illustrated reference guide for novice sailors who want to have all the essential information to hand, become a useful crew member and build confidence aboard a sailing yacht. Also perfect for sailing schools, the app provides novice sailors with a clear, illustrated learning resource to support practical instruction both ashore and afloat. With more than 100 expert illustrations, the app puts clear, practical information at your fingertips. Learn the parts of a yacht, essential crewing skills, basic navigation and safety at sea, then test your knowledge with quizzes. KEY FEATURES • More than 100 expert illustrations • Clear, practical guidance for novice sailors • Quick access to useful information • Save useful pages to Favourites • Test Yourself online quizzes to support learning • Search to find topics faster • Share app directly with friends • Works offline, so essential information is always with you >>> FULL APP — AD FREE | NO IN-APP PURCHASES | NO SUBSCRIPTION SEVEN MAIN SECTIONS KIT BAG What to bring, clothing, wet-weather gear, toiletries and medication, plus useful gear and gadgets. THE YACHT Parts of the boat, sails, ropes, electrics and using a tender. LIFE ABOARD Living below decks, fresh water, cooking and keeping the yacht tidy. CREWING Keeping watch, crewing skills, essential knots, winches, arriving at and leaving a berth, helming, hoisting sails, points of sail, tacking, gybing, anchoring and more. NAVIGATING Paper and electronic charts, passage planning, pilotage, ColRegs, weather forecasts and tides. SAFETY Lifejackets, first aid, man overboard drill and fire prevention. BOAT WORDS Plain-English explanations of boating terms you may encounter. WHAT’S NEW IN THIS VERSION This update makes Start Sailing: Yachts quicker and easier to use: • Fresh, easy-to-navigate design • Quick access to key sections and Test Yourself quizzes • Search to find information faster • Save useful pages to Favourites for quick reference • Share helpful pages with friends • Improved access to online test quizzes • Reliable offline access to essential sailing information Whether you are preparing for a sailing holiday, joining friends for a short break afloat or simply want to understand what happens aboard, knowing the basics before you go can make the experience safer and more enjoyable. Start Sailing: Yachts helps new sailors move from passenger to active crew member, with practical guidance that is easy to understand and quick to find when needed. Thank you for choosing Start Sailing: Yachts. Have fun afloat.

The Perfect Standalone Watch App for Sailors and Yacht Racing Enthusiast! - Simple and easy-to-read countdown - Sync time to the nearest minute - Voice count down - Action Button support on Apple Watch Ultra - Start a countdown from the watch face - Turn the Digital Crown to add or subtract a minute at a time from your countdown — adjust the running timer without stopping it. The app also integrates with Apple Health to track your sailing workouts. All in a beautiful app. Key Features: - Choose from predefined countdowns (1 to 5 minutes) or select up to 5 custom durations to suit your training needs. - Start a countdown directly from your watch face – perfect for that sudden warning signal. - Start a countdown by pressing the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra. Press again to sync time! Easy! Optional Apple Health Integration - HealthKit support: Automatically log your sailing workouts in HealthKit to keep track of your training and races. User-Friendly Interface - Intuitive design: A sleek, easy-to-navigate interface tailored for Apple Watch, so you can control your timer even under challenging conditions. - Haptic feedback: Feel vibrations every minute during the countdown, and at 30, 20, 10, and the final 5 seconds. - Background mode: The countdown continues even when the app runs in the background. Custom Settings - Personalize your experience: Adjust haptic feedback, select preferred countdown durations, and choose whether to save workouts to HealthKit. - Decide if you want to display the duration of the workout after the start. Action Button Support - Press once when you hear the warning signal to start the timer. - Press again to sync time. - Press the Action Button and the side button together to pause. - Press them again to reset the timer, ready for a new countdown. Make sure to allow Apple Health to fully utilize the Action Button. Permission is required before the Action Button can start a workout and thus a countdown. The app does not store anything in Health or read any data — unless you enable it in settings. --- Get Started Today! Download Watch Sailing Timer now and take the first step towards mastering your sailing routine. Whether you're training for a championship or enjoying leisurely races, our app is your perfect sailing partner. --- Experience the ultimate in sailing timer technology—only on Apple Watch.