Month: June 2013

The MaxSea TimeZero App is here!!

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We are very happy to announce the official launch of the MaxSea TimeZero App!

This App is designed for coastal sailors who want the fastest navigation tool for use on the iPad (iOS 6 required).

The MaxSea TimeZero App has officially been released!

This App is a real breakthrough in marine navigation thanks to its extremely fast chart engine, powered by the TimeZero technology, which also allows users to view their chart in 3D perspective.

MaxSea app screenshots

The MaxSea TimeZero App includes an impressive range of features that will be very useful to onboard coastal navigation.

Here are the main features:

  • Position on the raster chart
  • Course (COG) & speed (SOG)
  • Routes and marks
  • Real-time local weather and weather trends
  • Navigation in 2D or 3D Perspective
  • Tides and Currents database

Further highlights of the App include:

* Only available on selected areas. Make sure to review the High Resolution Satellite Photo coverage for each chart region in our FAQ section.

For more information, and for the precise iPad system requirements, please visit our dedicated website for the MaxSea TimeZero App here.

We also encourage you to take a look at this informative video about our new App:

To download this App from iTunes, please click here.

This App can be downloaded for free, and will include a demo chart of the Miami area, allowing you to get used to the look and feel of the App before purchasing charts.

Charts cost 44.99€ except for the US chart, which is 35.99€

Happy sailing with the new MaxSea TimeZero App!

Download the MaxSea TimeZero App on iTunes

Racing Boat vs. Cruise Ship: What are the Differences?

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The differences between racing boats and cruise ships

We all know that racing boats and cruise boats are built for very different purposes, but do you understand all the differences between them?

Racing Boat vs. Cruise Ship: Whar are the Differences?

This exclusive MaxSea guide explains the differences between racing and cruise boats, focusing on the most several important factors. Learn about what differentiates racing and cruise boats in relation to their  respective comfort level for passengers and the types of navigation that each boat is more suited to, as well as the construction of each boat.

Lastly, this guide examines the different levels of cost incurred for maintenance of both type of boat.

Whether you are considering purchasing one of these boats, or just interested in learning more about their differences, this guide offers useful and relevant advice.

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Don’t forget to download these other useful guides:

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Nautical charts

MaxSea Sailing Tips & Advice: The Ultimate Guide to Boat Rentals

10-Point Checklist for Ocean Racers and Weekend Sailors

10-Point Safety Checklist before Sailing

 

All Jeppesen chart update

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All Jeppesen nautical charts will be updated in June and made available in our chart catalog as follows:

  • Canada, North America, Caribbean & South America chart zones: June 10th
  • Europe chart zones: June 14th
  • ROW chart zones: June 24th

Jeppesen Chart update - June 2013

Here are some examples of these updates:

Old/New Mediterranean and Black Sea Mega Wide Chart 

OLD-NEW Mediterranean and Black Sea chart

Old/New Central America and Caribbean Wide Chart 

OLD-NEW Central America and Caribbean

These updates include the latest charts and NTM provided by our data providers.

You can see more examples of this charts update release in our Facebook album or Google+ Photos section.

Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 5

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Isabelle Joschke gives tips on how to train for the solo multi-stage sailing race The Solitaire du Figaro.

Developing Different types of strength, which are sometimes opposing

Isabelle Joschke performing sailing manoeuversOcean races require a wide range of very different abilities that sometimes appear to not fit together:

  • Hoisting the pinnaker or dumping the mainsail in windy conditions requires power and sudden intense strength. During the time between 2 maneuvers (i.e hauling down the spinnaker and then tacting gear), the heart rate must slow down as fast as possible.
  • To endure these kinds of efforts and maintain the pace over several days, it is important to improve our stamina and resistance.

However, we do not prepare our bodies in the same manner to develop endurance as for powerful and explosive strength. These efforts require different qualities and muscle structure.

The MaxSea TimeZero App is available now!

Isabelle Joschke is a French-German skipper (Galettes Saint-Michel) at the Ocean racing team Absolute Dreamer. She has raced 5 Solitaire du Figaro and is sponsored by MaxSea.  

Don’t miss the previous parts of this series:

Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 1

Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 2

Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 3

Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 4