Posted in Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: Boatbook Sailing Log
Why I like this app: It records your trip; you can save multiple trips
Description:
This app allows you to get real-time data during and after your trip. It works well for sail and powerboats. You can get your heading, speed... Read More »
Posted in Sailing Interest by Joe
Name: Lighthouse Wallpapers
Why I like this app: Great pictures of lighthouses
Description:
This is a very simple app that gets you some great pictures of lighthouse wallpaper pictures.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: Free
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Posted in Sailing Interest, Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: 3D Ocean Farming
Why I like this app: Very exciting technology about ocean farming
Description:
We have all heard and read about the destruction of our oceans. At some point many of us feel like it’s out of control and there is nothing reasona... Read More »
Posted in Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: GPS Tracker Pro
Why I like this app: Let’s you keep track of others no matter where they are
Description:
This really isn’t a boating app but can certainly be used in many different ways by boaters. You can use your smartphone to track anyon... Read More »
Posted in Sailing Interest by Joe
Name: Navigation without technology
Why I like this app: It’s not an app but interesting history about navigation
Description:
We all tend to rely on technology to navigate and do many other things and we forget that boaters, insects, birds and anim... Read More »
Posted in Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: BGR Mobile Device Traveling Companion
Why I like this app: It’s not an app but very small and inexpensive
Description:
Several weeks ago I posted an article about a traveling device called the HooToo. This is yet another product like HooToo bu... Read More »
Posted in Sailing Interest, Powerboating Interest, Fun Stuff, Member Interest by Dwight Durant
The"Benson Ford" originally transported iron and coal for the Ford Motor Company. The ship was decommissioned in 1981 after nearly 50 years of service.
After being decommissioned it was left to rust for four years before the front part of the ship was remove... Read More »
Posted in Sailing Interest, Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: Solar Powered Screen
Why I like this app: It’s not an app but I may be able to throw away my charging cord
Description:
Japanese firm Kyocera has revealed a phone that charges in sunlight. Their 5-inch phone display has a 'photovoltaic' layer... Read More »
Posted in Sailing Interest, Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: Life Saving Emergency information
Why I like this app: It’s not an app but it could save your life!
Description:
For quite a while people have been using the “ICE” indicator (In Case of Emergency) in their contacts list to identi... Read More »
Posted in Sailing Interest, Nau-TECH-al by Joe
Name: Nautical Terms apps
Why I like this app: A quick access to nautical terms
Description:
There are three apps that provide excellent glossaries of nautical times. Some times we hear a nautical term but aren’t sure what it really means. These app... Read More »
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