What applications or tools help you plan yacht routes?
There are several applications and tools that help you plan yacht routes:
Navionics: An application for marine navigation with detailed maps and the ability to plan routes.
iNavX: A navigation application that supports various map formats and provides tools for route planning.
Windy: A weather forecasting application that provides detailed data on winds, waves and other meteorological conditions.
MarineTraffic: A real-time vessel tracking application useful for route planning and collision avoidance.
PredictWind: A weather forecast app specially designed for yachtsmen, with routing and weather maps functionality.
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