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Who do the SAS turn to when they need training on navigation? The answer is Lyle Brotherton of course. Lyle is a worldwide authority on navigation techniques. He's trained search & rescue teams and Special Forces in over 20 countries and naturally enough, he's a big fan of Anquet too.

Probably The Best Navigation Book Ever Written

Lyle's brand new book, The Ultimate Navigation Manual is must read, for beginners and expert navigators alike.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, no less, calls it "the most comprehensive and easy to use navigation manual ever written". For the record we've read the review copy and we love it too!

How to Win a Signed Copy

The best bit? We have three copies up for grabs and Lyle has agreed to add a personal message to each.

Anquet Online Training provides "Live Expert Training from the Comfort of Your own Home" and is the best way to learn the "ins and outs" of Anquet helping you become a better navigator.

The question is: "How much does a two hour, Anquet Master Class cost?"

Send your answers to support@anquet.co.uk  The first three correct answers pulled from the hat win. Good luck!

You can read more about Lyle, his training courses and order copies of his new book from his excellent website, micronavigation.com.

As well as a fresh look, our new website has all-new inner workings and lives on faster servers.

We hope you find it faster, easier-to-use and perhaps even a little prettier.

The new site is easy to maintain, a big advantage because we can spend more time delivering some of the other things you have told us you'd like to see from Anquet.

Please do take a look around and if you have any comments or feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need Anquet maps for your school or youth group, you should buy them now. Not only are all OS maps currently half price but also the OS has announced it will soon be scrapping the scheme which allows schools and youth groups to install their regular Anquet OS maps on 35 computers at no extra cost.

Over the years the scheme has provided affordable access for thousands of children and we were very sad to learn that the OS have decided to end it.

But the scheme has not ended yet! So if you buy your maps now, you'll still be able to install them on 35 computers and keep them forever. Likewise, any maps previously purchased under the scheme will not be affected.

Do you have maps that need updating? Could you use maps for other areas? Have you been meaning to take advantage of the scheme but not got round to it? If you possibly can, get the maps you need now. Otherwise you may find you need to buy separate maps for each computer.

To shop for maps, click here.

If you would like to register for the scheme before it ends, click here.

Anquet are pleased to announce the release of Anquet version 6.5.0 - an updated version of Anquet v06 software for Windows.

Latest Release Builds on Success of Download Service

Anquet v6.5.0  includes a complete redesign of some core Anquet technologies - a major investment that provides significantly faster map downloads and paves the way for a wider range of maps and download services.


Back in 2008 Anquet launched its MapServer which allows customers to define and download the specialist mapping they needed quickly and easily. The service has been a huge success and the popularity of downloading maps continues to grow. 

New Technolgy Delivers Faster Downloads

This latest release lets customers take advantage of today's fast Internet connections and download detailed mapping, which can be large files, very quickly. The new technology also builds capacity into the MapServer so, as the range of available maps expands and the popularity of downloading maps continues to grow, the speed and robustness of the service will remain high.

To download the latest version of Anquet, click here.

Anquet are proud to have been chosen as the official 2011 suppliers of digital mapping to Glenmore Lodge, Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre. 

The partnership means instructors and course delegates will use Anquet day-in, day-out planning all kinds of activities in some very demanding environments. The feedback they provide will be invaluable, helping us to continue to develop practical, field-tested software to make your outdoors activities safer and more enjoyable. 

Simon Fisher, Marketing Manager for Glenmore Lodge commented   "We're very  proud to be associated with Anquet.  The ease of use and flexibility that Anquet mapping provides is a huge benefit to our instructor team; we especially love the ability to tile and print larger map sections or journeys.  Anquet mapping is something any lover of maps shouldn't be without."

Each year, Glenmore Lodge delivers a staggering 2,500 courses, virtually all requiring maps and, of course, expert route planning. The instructors do a fantastic job, encouraging more people to enjoy the outdoors as safely as possible and we're delighted Anquet will play such a helpful role in their commendable day-to-day work. 

Anquet saw off all comers to win the coveted "Best in Test" accolade and score a perfect 5 out of 5 in the April 2010 edition of Trail Magazine.

Anquet secured top spot in the rigorous group test with Trail's testers concluding "A good interface, some very neat flourishes and excellent value for money make Anquet a great choice."

The latest award confirms what many in the outdoors world have known for some time: Great software, first rate support and great value combine to make Anquet the best digital mapping solution for outdoors people.

Ed Marriage, from Anquet said "Choosing which digital mapping service to go with is an important decision so we think it's great when experts look into the options in detail. Everyone likes to know they're going for the best option available so test like this are really helpful for consumers."