
More and more features were added over time. (I would never wake up from the quiet, one-time alarm tone of my Garmin GPS handheld device)Īnd that's exactly what I already implemented in the first successful version of this app. I want to be really woken up by an alarm when the anchor is dragging. The swing circle should not be just a circle, but should take into account my individual free space, which can be different in each direction.Ģ. Google Play und das Google Play-Logo sind Marken von Google LLC.I had two simple requirements for an anchor alarm app:ġ. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Please note that the Android version does not currently support all described features.Īpple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Only available on iPhone ® and iPad ® at the moment. To use the Navionics charts you need an active subscription with Navionics. Display of actual depth from echosounder (NMEA server required to provide the data).Barographfunction for devices with appropriate hardware (most newer iPhones and iPads).You can provide a password to friends and family to see your latest position on this website.Several setup options to customize your app.Optional compass overlay to help finding the bearing to the anchor.Unique sync functionality which allows to pair two or more devices together to see the ships position even while out to shore for dinner.Runs in the background even while other apps are used.These can be used indepent of the anchor state Option to set up prohibited zones which will trigger an alert when entered.Can be used for anchoring with shore lines by watching the heading rather than the position.Drop anchor by tapping on map or by position or by bearing and distance.Distance circles to help finding a good anchor position.Show current position on GoogleMaps map or on a Navionics chart.Please note: In Apples App Store the app has been renamed to: Anchor Sentry ! Please note: The Android version of the app is discontinued and no longer available in the Play Store ! Anchor Sentry monitors the ship's position at anchor and warns the skipper if the anchor is dragging and thus the ship leaves the setup perimeter.
