In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Craig Summers, Founder and CTO of SailTimer. They discuss the evolution of SailTimer, focusing on the importance of crowdsourced weather data for both recreational and commercial shipping.

Craig explains how SailTimer's technology enhances voyage optimization and navigation by providing real-time, accurate wind data. The conversation also touches on the challenges of traditional weather forecasting, the value of crowdsourced data, and the future of marine charts with the upcoming S100 standard.

Craig shares insights into the digitalization trends in the shipping industry and the importance of collaboration in data sharing.

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