What Are Your Favorite Boating Apps?

Needless to say, the development of smart phones and tablets, in combination with the specialized apps that support them, have led to dramatic changes in the way millions of people acquire information and conduct their lives — including boaters. 

But with a seemingly endless flow of new mobile-device apps constantly entering the marketplace, it’s tough, if not impossible, to keep up with which of these clever programs are the most useful.

We’ve tried a variety of navigation apps, tide apps, wind and weather apps, even a Whale Alert app intended to help you identify whale species — and avoid colliding with them while traveling offshore. But we’re certain that we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s available. And we wouldn’t be surprised if we were completely unaware of some of the most useful apps of all. 

So we’ll put it to you, our well-connected and tech-savvy readership: What are your five favorite boating-related apps, and why (briefly)? Write us here, and if possible, send along a couple of screen shots that illustrate useful aspects of your faves. Many thanks.