New free almanac

John Kennett · 18 May 2009, 22:28

Has anyone tried the Wiley Nautical Almanac yet?

I got an email about it today, but haven't had a chance to look at it yet.

J S · 18 May 2009, 22:54

Just Downloaded it, Looks fantastic

. Bit disappointed that it only covers the south and not Wales and Scotland but still handy for tides and other references.

James

neilda · 18 May 2009, 23:26

Looks just what I need - unfortunately my computer crashes as the install program reaches completion...

Hightower · 19 May 2009, 01:16

Brilliant for the money

A bit slow on my desktop, but not the Almanac's fault there. Yeh, I like it!

Leapy · 19 May 2009, 06:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Has anyone tried the Wiley Nautical Almanac yet?

Downloaded it ok but was unable to register and therefore view. It requires you to fill in an address form including a compulsory field "Select Country" from a drop down menu...the drop down menu was empty and it didn't allow you to type in anything. Nor did it allow you to proceed.

More work needed, it seems

John Kennett · 19 May 2009, 08:05

I've managed to download it with no problems. You do need to install Adobe Air as part of the process which is not something I've come across before.

It looks good to me, especially as it's free! It's only been out for a week, so I'm sure that they will be adding more content in due course.

Leapy · 19 May 2009, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

You do need to install Adobe Air

Yep, done that.

I was going to ask you if you were running XP or Vista but I've thought better of it. I'm sure you don't want the thread hijacked by the Vista-Is-Crap-XP-Is-More-God-Like-Than-Eric-Clapton brigade

This message will be self-detructed shortly by JK

John Kennett · 19 May 2009, 09:14

XP. I don't mind telling people that I was lucky enough not to get Vista last time I got a new PC!

If Andy Moore comes along to tell us we should all be using Macs though, it's heading straight for the bilges

neilda · 19 May 2009, 09:17

I've downloaded air, but can't get the almanac to install. How big is the exe file and is it possible for someone to email it to me? Thanks...

JSP · 19 May 2009, 09:21

Macs are better

I can't get it to install (on vista

) going to download again. Thanks for the link JK.

Leapy · 19 May 2009, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Has anyone tried the Wiley Nautical Almanac yet?

What is it with these on-line Almanac guys? One goes out of business just after some of us pay for it, the other won't download/install/run*

* Delete as appropriate

JSP · 19 May 2009, 10:22

Got it installed. Nice program. Hope they update it soon to include the rest of the country!

stafs · 19 May 2009, 12:14

Downloaded no probs very handy site. Like the fact that once a port is loaded you can then work off line. Agree that it will be good if they expand.

C2 RIBS · 19 May 2009, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Has anyone tried the Wiley Nautical Almanac yet?

I got an email about it today, but haven't had a chance to look at it yet.

Nice one John , just loaded and it has tides and weather for each of my main ports/Harbours as well as info. Cheers Ian

J S · 19 May 2009, 17:34

Reply from an email I sent to Wiley asking about coverage:

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Hello
We would love to extend coverage when possible. At the moment we have the maps and data for the 150 ports currently featured. As the almanac grows in use and popularity we hope to be able to extend the coverage. So the short answer is watch this space, support our advertisers and tell your friends.

All the best

Charlotte

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James

chris123 · 19 May 2009, 17:37

Good find

Works a treat here.

Cheers

Chris

BrAinZ · 19 May 2009, 23:09

I'm using Windows 7 RC and it installed first time with no intervention from me.

Looks really useful, especially since I'm new to ribbing and will be looking for places to go.

Thanks for the link!

Leapy · 20 May 2009, 06:13

Tried it this again morning and the registration form worked fine. This time, the drop down menu for 'Country' is there

From then on, all ok. Nice, useful site. And, it's free!