Wednesday, 21st October 2015
Navionics have introduced a free app that provides detailed charts and a provision for measuring bearing and distance from one point to another, using the dividers symbol on the screen.
Most of the world is covered, making the app ideal for planning cruising in any location, not just Port Phillip.
However, it is not intended to replace official marine charts produced by Australian Hydrographic Service or an international source.
The app is not a plotter and requires internet access.
If internet access is not available on water, planning can be done at home on a PC or phone with a printout that can subsequently be used in conjunction with a plotter if desired.
Following is a link to access the app:- https://syc.com.au/on-water/recreational-boating/event-documents/