Vermont Marine Charts for iPhone

Vermont Marine Charts for iPhone is an educational software that provides users with a comprehensive and interactive map of navigational charts. This app is designed to help boaters, sailors, and fishermen plot courses, ascertain positions, and view the relationship of their vessel to the surrounding area.

The app contains raster charts that are updated with all critical corrections published in notices to mariners since the last new edition of the chart was released. Additionally, any newly compiled routine changes are also included in these charts. The raster navigational charts can be used with global positioning system (GPS) technology to provide real-time vessel positioning.

One of the key features of Vermont Marine Charts for iPhone is its interactive map that enables users to locate, view, and download navigational charts. Users can easily find areas and distances on the map as well as adjust transparency between raster chart and map overlays. The app also includes a compass feature that allows users to check their direction while navigating.

The list of charts covering different areas can be selected by chart number making it easy for users to find what they need quickly. All raster charts portray water depths, coastlines, dangers, aids to navigation landmarks bottom characteristics and other features necessary for safe navigation.

In addition to providing navigational information on water depths and shoreline delineation along with prominent topographic features landmarks aids-to-navigation this app also provides weather information specific location which helps boaters plan their trips accordingly.

Users can add favorite locations within the app making it easier for them access frequently visited places quickly without having search through multiple menus or maps each time they want visit those locations again.

Vermont Marine Charts for iPhone offers an easy-to-use interface that makes it simple even novice boaters sailors or fishermen use this application effectively without any prior experience using similar software applications before. With its real-time NOAA's Raster Nautical Charts Overlay feature users get a realistic experience while boating sailing or fishing on open waters.

It is important to note that this app is for reference purposes only and should not be used for navigation. An internet connection is required to avail of all the features in the app, and continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

In conclusion, Vermont Marine Charts for iPhone is an excellent educational software that provides users with a comprehensive map of navigational charts. With its easy-to-use interface and real-time NOAA's Raster Nautical Charts Overlay feature, it offers a realistic experience while boating sailing or fishing on open waters. However, it should be noted that this app is not intended for navigation purposes and requires an internet connection to access all its features.