What is OpenLogbook?
A Logbook for all Sailing Yachts
OpenLogbook is a system which offers all yachtsmen the opportunity to publish there logbooks in the Internet. The name 'OpenLogbook' means: This Online-Logbook is open to all Sailing Yachts. All basic functions of OpenLogbook are free of charge.
Update of the logbook 'on the way'
Beside the usual way to add or edit the entries in the logbook by the means of editing masks on a computer which is hooked up to the Internet, OpenLogbook offers as a special highlight an email interface. This allows you to add or edit logbook entries by sending emails via a shortwave radio or a satellite telephone while you are on your way.
Clearly Arranged
The single logbook entries are subdivided by 'Legs'. Every yacht can create an unlimited number of 'Legs' and every 'Leg' can contain an unlimited number of logbook entries. Beside the text layout is also a map display implemented. This makes it easyer for the visitor to trace the yachts. The evarage visitor would enter this webpage in the following sequence:
- Select the yacht,
- Select one of the legs of this yacht,
- Read the Logbook or trace the yacht in the map display.
Manuals and Tutorials
OpenLogbook try to support the user with many help pages as much as possible.
- Among the 'Support' pages is the page 'Manual'. This is a comprehensive description of the whole system.
- On the page 'FAQ' answers the Administrator Frequently Asked Questions.
- The page 'Tutorials' contains several 'step by step'-guidance for the most common tasks. This is recommended for every new user to become familiar with the system.
- On the page 'Download' are several documents and the program 'PR Assistant' are offered for download. The program 'PR Assistant' is an assistant to create Position Reports and Legs easier and faster.
- In case this is not sufficient to solve a particular problem the user can go to the 'Contact Form' and ask the Administrator for help.
