Variation & Deviation: How To Apply Them To Your Compass
Despite being one of the oldest navigational aids, the magnetic compass still sits in pride of place next to the helm of almost every seagoing…
Will GPS Work Under Water?
When you consider navigation, the most common tool for everyone will be GPS. It is great if you are out walking, driving, flying, or boating….
Can You Use GPS for Free
GPS is a free system created by the United States government that uses 24 specially designed satellites to calculate the exact position and altitude of…
What Tablet Do I Need To Run Navionics?
The Navionics Boating App is available for Apple and Android, and unlike a lot of other navigation apps, it is compatible with a surprising number…
Do You Really Need A Chartplotter? A Navigator Explains!
Navigation at sea has been made both easier and safer with the continuing advances in technology. A great example of this is the chartplotter. Each…
Can Google Maps Show Water Depths?
We all know that nautical charts are the primary source of depth information for navigators, but what about Google? Google Maps and Google Earth both…
Top 5 Boating Equivalents To Google Maps
Google Maps is a fantastic app for navigating in a car. It combines a complete map of the world’s roads, with real-time traffic information to…
How Do Marine Navigation Apps Work?
Marine navigation apps for a tablet or mobile phone are a relatively recent innovation. Not only did the technology need to be sufficient to be…
Can I Use A Tablet As A Chart Plotter? 9 Tips For Success
In recent years you have probably started experimenting with different charts on your boat. Originally you would have used only paper charts, then the chart…
What Happens When Your Navionics Subscription Expires?
After spending a season happily sailing with your Navionics charts, you may well receive a notification telling you it is time to renew. Depending on…
What Are Pink Ducks On Navionics & Can You Turn Them Off?
If you have Navionics charts, chances are that you have noticed the strange pink ducks that appear in some areas. In fact, they are not…
Can You Use Your Phone As A Marine GPS?
A phone is no longer just a phone. It is a very powerful handheld computer. You actually have more processing power in your pocket than…
