Navigating with Smartphones and Tablets Robin Martel, President Fugawi Software

Outline 1. Who are Fugawi? 2. The Navigator 3. What to look for in an App 4. Other things - Accessories 5. Q&A

1995 Birth of Fugawi PC software 2001 Fugawi supports Palm, Pocket PC 2003 Fugawi first to support ENC (vector) charts 2007 Fugawi supports 3 rd party Navionics 2008 Fugawi X-Traverse, first online third party chart provider for Apple, Mac and PC products 2011 Canadian Distributor of Marine electronics and charts (Actisense, CHS, NV Charts, etc.) 2014 New quilted raster charts for chartplotters and Web services to support mobile apps We’re the Fugawi! 2012 Chart software for Chartplotters, Web services for brand name marine electronics (Raymarine, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G)

What is a navigator? Person who is aware of the ship’s position at all times. Other responsibilities: Planning the journey Avoiding hazards Advising ETAs Maintaining charts and equipment Charts are updated all the time. Always ensure you have the latest charts.

What is Navigation? The ‘Bible’ of Navigation The American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. Many revisions.

Why mobile? Pros Portable Multi-purpose Cost-effective Large displays Many have built in GPS / Compass Cons Not Sunlight readable Generally not weatherproof Battery Life Many options can be confusing

Devices 1. Smartphone or Tablet? (Screen size, what you own, portability) 2. Android, Windows, Apple? (iOS have the most accessories) 3. What model? (GPS included? Compass?) Most popular choice is the iPad WiFi+Cellular models

Some Navigation Apps…(there are many more) Transas NavionicsGarminJeppeseniNavX Search “Marine Navigation” PathAway

Where to get charts? Outside of USA, charts are NOT free. Fugawi X-Traverse First and largest third party chart provider Raster and vector charts weather services Charts updated Several Apps supported (iNavX, PathAway, Fugawi) Other apps: Free USA charts In app purchase for S-57 charts Own brand proprietary charts (Navionics, C-MAP, Transas)

iNavX has the most charts, updated! Including CHS - Canadian Government Charts

Why iNavX? 1. Access to thousands of world wide charts 2. The ONLY app to provide many brands of charts 3. Charts are up-to-date 4. Real-time navigation, advanced options available 5. Share trips with friends via Facebook 6. Supports NMEA data from Wifi 7. View AIS and instrument data 8. Weather forecast (maps) overlay The MOST and BEST chart selection.

Choosing an App – Some common features Real Time Navigation – Waypoints, Routes, Course to Steer, ETA, etc.

Choosing an App – Some common features Instruments – Digital and Analogue Styles

Choosing an App – Some common features AIS – Automatic Identification System

Choosing an App – Some common features Weather – Free GRIB files or more detailed

Choosing an App – Some common features NMEA Data in via WiFi

Choosing an App – Some common features Anchor Alarm

Choosing an App – Some common features Auto Routing

Accessories Waterproof cases / mounts AIS and NMEA WiFi External GPS devices Sonar, … store.fugawi.com or booth G351 Digital Yacht iAIS receiver BadElf GPS Vexilar Fish Finder / Sonar Lifejacket

Final thoughts 1. Use all tools available 2. Don’t forget to look outside Questions? Fugawi Booth G351 NMEA 2000 ConnectFest Booth G138 Store.fugawi.com