All the normal chartplotting functions are included with an easy-to-use operating system that enables the user to see the current position plotted, together with a tracking facility and future course predictor.

Routes can be built, waypoints and marks added with just a click of a mouse.

Digital Yacht and C-Map have teamed up to add Internet chart updates, claimed to be unique.

Using proprietary technology, The chart correction data is compressed into a "micro-file" to minimise download times.

The size of a typical chart correction file for the whole of the UK would be in the order of 30-40K.

The micro-files can be downloaded over a GSM or satellite communications link as and when required. Weather data is available on the same server. This can be freely downloaded and overlaid onto the charting background with an animated forecast for a three to 10 day period showing wind; pressure and seas state.

Digital Yacht is also making the corrections available free for a year. Thereafter, there will be a nominal updating charge.

SmarterChart comes on a CD with a separate C-Map charting disk. The charts are unlocked using a simple security process.

Digital Yacht T: 0870 121 3080 F: 0870 122 1098 E: sales@digitalyacht.co.uk W: digitalyacht.co.uk