Imray has a long reputation for providing bespoke and tailored data, in the form of nautical charts and pilot books for the sailing community, and customers have been asking for this in a more advanced digital format. In partnership with Cambridge-based Eastpoint Software, Imray has launched Explore with Imray.
Lucy Wilson, Managing Director, “We are thrilled to be launching Explore with Imray that combines the advances of technology and our detailed navigation information. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we know they want our detailed pilot information digitally and the chance to interact with others and share their stories on a social platform.
"There is still strong demand for our charts and books but customers want to compliment that with digital.”
Imray gathers information from verified data sources, authors, cruising clubs and direct from customers to bring together the leading charts and pilot books for sailors. This new way to see data online makes it even easier to access this valuable information and at the same time brings the Imray community even closer together.
Up until now Imray and Eastpoint Software have invested heavily in Explore with Imray, but crowdfunding gives the business the chance to accelerate that at greater speed and get customers involved. There are a number of benefits to those who get involved, including 50% off cruising information for life* and the chance to give feedback on how the tool is developed.
For more detail on the Crowdfunding campaign and to get involved, please visit the Kickstarter page.
About Imray
Imray is the leading publisher of nautical information for leisure sailors.
The business publishes award-winning electronic and paper nautical charts, high-quality pilot books and cruising guides by prominent sailing authors and clubs, and nautical information via our apps.
The company which dates back to 1904 and can trace its roots to the mid 1700s, is still owned and run by descendants of the original founders. It operates with an independent, family-run ethos. Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, its small expert team of cartographers, editors, product designers and operations staff work closely with the sailing community to commission, publish and distribute our comprehensive range of charts and cruising guides for popular sailing areas worldwide.