Upwind 1.2
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Paid Version
Publisher Description
Upwind indicates your speed towards a distant mark without requiring you to know the exact position of that mark or how far away it is. It does this by taking a bearing to a mark with the magnetic compass in your device and then using the built-in GPS to determine the component of your speed in the direction of the mark. This is displayed as a number and as a graphical percentage of your total speed, enabling you to make course corrections with the intention of improving your speed towards the mark. The sailing term for this value is "Velocity Made Good". Upwind automates the decision that every racing sailor must make on any upwind leg, "Is it better to head up to close the distance, or bear away to improve my speed?" Cruising sailors may also use Upwind to monitor their progress towards a diffuse headland, a lead of deep water, or another poorly-charted feature. Upwind helps you to avoid unnecessary pinching and steer the most efficient course to wind, and it may provide useful information about leeway due to currents and tides. Of course, navigation software can provide you with this information, but only if you know the exact position of your destination. Often times your chart will not provide this and you will not have opportunity to sail to your destination in advance to determine its exact position. Upwind can give you live feedback as your speed changes due to course corrections and sail trim, or else you can lock the bearing to leave your hands free for steering or other tasks. Upwind also has a pause button that allows you to freeze the display so that you can show it to crewmates. Upwind displays a compass with a lubber line, your course and speed over ground, your latitude and longitude, and the bearing to your destination in degrees, both magnetic and true. Upwind requires a device with a GPS and a magnetometer, such as an iPhone 3gs or later and the iPad 2 Wi-Fi+3G or later. iPod touches may not have the required hardware. Please be sure you have a supported iPhone or iPad before buying Upwind. While Upwind is operating, it frequently accesses the GPS and magnetometer in your device, which may deplete your battery more quickly than usual. Please plug your device in to a charger while using Upwind if possible, or plan your battery usage accordingly. Upwind should not be used for navigation. The prudent mariner will rely upon many redundant sources of information and proper preparation, competency and vigilance to ensure safety. Relying upon Upwind without reference to proper navigational resources can result in serious injury or death.
Requires iOS 8.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, and 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular.
About Upwind
Upwind is a paid app for iOS published in the Health & Nutrition list of apps, part of Home & Hobby.
The company that develops Upwind is Heather Davies. The latest version released by its developer is 1.2.
To install Upwind on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2013-04-06 and was downloaded 9 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Upwind as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Upwind on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Upwind is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Upwind is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
