Category: Coastal Navigation

Navionics is a charting software I use on my Android devices for the last several years. With one subscription, I can use this program on any of my devices. I currently have it on both my phone and tablet. I also use the Navionics chart reader on my desktop
New Version:
Boating Marine & Lakes, US & Canada $29.99

Vector charts included in app, remain resident on device and function without mobile coverage.  You download the charts for your area of interest.

Wind & tides* gives you a snapshot of your favorite locations including tides, currents, wind, sun/moon cycle.

Earlier this month I mentioned I had an Android phone.

The first app I purchased was Navionics Mobile which give me a chart plotter on my phone.  The cost was just over $29.99 which included the charts for BC.& USA, Marine & Lakes This app also gives you the tide and currents.  This is an amazing bargain considering the charts for BC and Alaska are $249 for a full sized plotter! This may be purchased through the Android market. 

Navionics also has apps for the iPhone and iPad.  I was instructing a couple last weekend on their 28′ Bayliner and they were planning on purchasing this software for their iPad.  At this point, they do not have a dedicated GPS chart plotter aboard.

However, remember you are legally required to carry paper charts aboard your vessel.

More information on the Home Study Coastal Navigation course.