I just got word from Rose Point Navigation Systems tonight that Coastal Explorer 2.0 was available for beta download. After a quick look there are many new features like support for radar (a whole different topic), enhanced AIS collision avoidance mechanisms like highlighted danger areas, a very slick cruise mode interface that removes the list clutter and arranges the items neatly behind large (vista like) icons. There is a new ship’s log area where it looks like users can share information, much like Active Captain and others.

There was a mention in the beta release communication that not all features and functionality are present in this initial beta. There will be much more to come after a more in-depth look in the near future.

NavSoftware has been approved to be a marine chart distributor for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). We are excited to be able to offer official NOAA chart products for all united states waters. NOAA ENC and RNC Charts are compatible with most all marine navigation software products we offer for sale.

We just got word from Rose Point Navigation Systems that Coastal Explorer 2.0 is coming very soon!

Please see the release below:

Rose Point Navigation Systems is happy to inform you that a new version of Coastal Explorer, version 2.0, will be released soon. We will be demonstrating the new pre-release version at the 2008 Seattle Boat Show in January, and anticipate a considerable wave of interest from the boating public.

Stay tuned for more details, pricing, feature lists, etc. as they become available.

Nobeltec has released important information regarding Admiral and Visual Navigation Suite. This notice pertains to chart accuracy issues and information regarding a patch to correct the issue. Please find more information from the official JEPPESEN MARINE CUSTOMER BULLETIN.

NavSoftware has been approved to be a marine chart distributor for the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). We are excited to be able to offer official Canadian ENC charts for all Canadian waters. CHS ENC charts are compatible with most all marine navigation software products we offer for sale.

We are proud to have been chosen by NOBELTEC to appear in the Dealer Spotlight section of thier June newsletter.

You can see the NOBELTEC newsletter on thier website by clicking on the link.

Both Visual Navigation Suite and Admiral 9.1 are now certified to operate with Windows Vista.

Its official. Coastal Explorer 1.1 has been certified to operate with Windows Vista. Customers with previous versions of Coastal Explorer should be sure to run the automatic update.

Word has it that Rose Point Navigation Systems has a radar solution under developement for use with Coastal Explorer. We’ll post an update when more news becomes avaialable and it will certainly be offered for sale in our store when it is released for sale.