The editors at Yachting World Magazine are interested in finding out how cruising sailors are using their iPads or other tablets/devices.

They are running a feature in the next issue of the magazine on using mobile devices afloat and would like to include views from experienced cruisers.

Do you have an iPad or tablet computer aboard?
If so, what apps or programs do you find most useful and why?

Any cruisers willing to assist Yachting World with information should e-mail Racing & Technical Editor - Matthew Sheahan at matthew@sheahan.co.uk

Vice Commodore, OCC 

I use my iPad, loaded with Garmin Bluechart, iSailor, Ayetides and Iridium GO mail and messaging software, as my preferred method of navigation and also communication, when out of range of cellphone and wifi coverage. It 's a very useful and adaptable device, and is robust enough for shipboard life, so long as it 's kept in a waterproof bag or container when used outside.