The website will continue the Almanac’s tradition of focussing on quality, brevity and accuracy of the information as well as meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Comprehensive facts and figures will be readily accessible and easy to use. Commenting, Simon Whittley, Managing Director of Reeds Nautical Online said, ‘There has been strong demand to bring this service to the readership. Reeds continues to set the standard for pilotage and navigation data and this easy to use online version will uphold this quality and provide a wide range of features that can only be delivered via an online platform. The ability to update data in real time is a huge bonus’.
As well as real time navigation tools the site will feature:
• Enhanced chart capability.
• Dynamic weather forecasting with synoptic charts
• Tidal predictions and animated tidal flow charts
• Comprehensive port and marina services guide
• Extensive Searchable Trade directory
• A host of Membership benefits
• Mobile phone service
Janet Murphy, Director of Adlard Coles Nautical said: “I am delighted that Reeds Nautical Almanac will at last be available online to help yachtsmen plan their passages with all the benefits that electronic search ability can provide. As the Almanac of choice for many thousands of seafarers, this new development will open up a whole new world of comprehensive, accurate and up to date information for anyone going to sea.”
The Online Almanac will be launched in August 2008, please check www.reedsnauticalonline.co.uk for updates.
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For further press information, please contact:
Emma Walton, Walton Public Relations, 86 Roman Way, Bourton-on-the-
Notes to Editors:
• The Reeds Almanac has been published for over 75 years
• The new online version will be updated in real time
• All features of the offline version will be available plus many other features.
• There is a rapid onsite search engine to aid users in finding what they are looking for
• Reeds Nautical Online was founded by Simon Whittley an ex-banker and keen sailor
• The site is available to both members and non-members – access to detailed navigational data and enhanced services will be available to paid subscribers.
