Nowadays, smartphones and tablets have widely invaded our boats' saloons thanks to the multiple nautical applications available on the market. You can prepare your cruise by studying the weather, get help for your navigation thanks to maps and other routing systems, but also easily choose your next stopover, thanks to dedicated applications.
Navily
The Navily application is like a real coastal guide, referencing more than 15,000 ports and anchorages. This guide is largely maintained by the community via photos and comments that help guide you in your choice. The app also offers you the opportunity to book your berth in more than 700 ports across Europe. Finally, the chat system allows you to easily exchange with other users, while the real-time alerts allow boaters to warn the community of certain facts about a place.
Since 2020, the application also offers weather predictions and route calculations. Last but not least, Navily has developed an alert system to notify other users of a problem on board.
Free - iTunes and Android
Donia
Donia allows you to choose your anchorage taking into account the seabed and the regulations, especially the posidonia on the Mediterranean coast. You will be able to choose your anchorage outside the protected posidonia meadows. The application allows boaters to exchange and participate by sharing their best spots, information on biodiversity, dangers seen at sea ..
The premium version gives access to other features: bathymetric charts, SHOM charts, navigation and safety tools..
Free version or subscription (24,99 euros/year or 2,99 euros/month) - iTunes and Android
SailGrib AA
The SailGrib AA (Anchor Alarm) application monitors your anchorage and alerts you if anything goes wrong. You can then enjoy your trip on land. The only requirement is that you leave a phone on board and give a second number on which you will receive the alert.
Free or premium version - Android
