Marine and Lakes by Navonics

Multi-functional navigation app available for: The US & Canada, Europe, The Caribbean & South America, Australasia & Africa

Wind Meter by Going Apps

This app measures wind speed through the microphone on the iPhone in: Miles per Hour, Knots, Kilometers per Hour, Beaufort, Feet per Second, or Meters per Second

Boating Weather by Blue Whale

Easy to use app that provides the daily marine forecast using data from the National Weather Service

Marine Cast by InfoBridge LLC

Marine forecast app that includes: wind graphs and maps, national weather service forecasts, radar maps, satellite maps and tide predictions

World Tides by Brainware

This app can give 7 day tide predictions in many waters worldwide without the need for internet access

Signal Flags Info by Gigs, Inc

App to assist you in reading nautical flags and contains all the international code flags

Nautical Chart Symbols by Substatica

Comprehensive guide to understanding nautical chart symbols whilst at sea

Boating Calcs by Double Dog Studios

A useful tool for pretty much any calculations you will need to make on board

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Happy new year everyone! Why not start the year with a green conscience? Here are some tips for environmentally friendly yachting:

1. Avoid using toxic cleaners. Only use non-toxic and non-phosphate based cleaners on board to avoid harming aquatic eco-systems
2. Spill proof your oil changes by placing drip pans under equipment that might leak, and always transfer fluids with care
3. Prevent spilling fuel by filling your tank slowly and leaving it 5-10% empty. Also, use funnels to fill portable tanks and keep absorbant cloths nearby to catch drips
4. Keep any rubbish you accumulate on board and throw away/ recycle back on land
5. Take crockery on board if necessary to avoid using plastic plates and cups
6. Dispose of sewage and empty the waste water tank using the facilities available at marinas and harbors
7. Study the local waterways to be aware of and cautious in sensitive sea areas and marine habitats

Tags: Boating, Eco, Eco Friendly, Environment, Sailing, Sustainable, Sustainable Sailing, Tips