iPlotter Solent vs Doyle Guides

iPlotter Solent - the marine passage planner for iPad and iPhone with Solent markers and buoys database, other databases available Sectors are added to a passage plan by selecting waypoints from a database, whereupon the true course and distance is calculated. The magnetic variation is automatically determined and so the magnetic heading is derived. At this point the tidal stream set and rate can be input to allow calculation of the course to steer, speed over the ground and time for the sector. 'NAV' view displays a vectored display (track up) of the passage plan and local waypoints. This view is easy to read in bright sunlight. 'MAP' view displays the passage plan and waypoints overlaid on a map (internet connection required) Simulator mode runs the entire Passage Plan with simulated boat position and data. GPS mode updates Map and Nav views with actual boat position and data. (device must have GPS capability). iPlotter works anywhere in the world. (Note: local waypoints must be added to the database, manually or by holding down a finger on the map, or by importing a .csv file).

Doyle Guides produces the southern Caribbean's most comprehensive and up-to-date sailing guides, complete with nautical charts and navigational information, details on regulations, customs and immigration, general and technical yacht services, marinas, restaurants, provisioning, shore-based attractions, and more. The Doyle Guides mobile app allows users to search our comprehensive 3000+ point of interest database with results shown based on distance from the user and displayed on an interactive satellite map where users can leave public comments as well as suggest corrections and new points of interest, all free of charge. Subscriptions to guide book content is available on both long and short term basis, as well as bundled by island.