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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 19, 2013
  • November 14, 2018

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This app provides essential resources for boaters on Canada's West Coast. Plan voyages with tidal, wind, and weather data, and access safety equipment and navigation light requirements. It also offers tools for location sharing, emergency procedures, and radio channel summaries.

Voyage planning resources
Safety equipment checklists
Navigation light requirements
Fueling procedures
VHF radio channel summary
Location sharing via email
Emergency procedures
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What's New in Safe Boating

1.4.4

November 14, 2018

Fixed menu problem, broken links, audio files. Now IOS 12 compatible. SAR Tools has been moved to its own App.

User reviews

Lots of useful information in this app

It's not the prettiest/slickest app but it's full of useful information as a handy reference for a rookie boater like me.

Good app.

Keep adding to the app.

Rcmsar

This is a welcome app, much needed out here on the west coast, look forward to further developments. If there is one area that requires improvement it would be wind predictions, I am not that familiar with big wave Dave so cannot comment, but I am very familiar with how unreliable the weather office from environment Canada is, totally unreliable! The old weather network used to provide winds for the Georgia Strait but no longer provides any marine weather data. SailFlow is helpful but really the Gov't should be more reliable and comprehensive than they currently are. As a Canadian taxpayer I expect more from them than currently available. Accurate marine forecasting is critical for safe boating on the Georgia Strait, we need something more reliable than what is currently available.
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Great Resource

This is a fantastic resource for boaters in B.C. and Canada. And developed by a non-profit too? Awesome.

Great, so much info!!

Probably the best boating app for Canadians! Very impressed and thankful!

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FAQ

What devices is Safe Boating compatible with?

Safe Boating is compatible with iPhone 4 and above, iPhone 6+, iPod Touch 4th or 5th generation, and iPad 3rd or 4th generation and above. It requires iOS 11 or later.

Does Safe Boating have ads?

No, Safe Boating is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience focused on safety and planning.

How often is Safe Boating updated?

The latest version, 1.4.4, was released on November 14, 2018. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app provides a stable set of core features.

What kind of safety information does Safe Boating provide?

Safe Boating includes Transport Canada required safety equipment lists, navigation light requirements, and detailed procedures for emergencies like distress calls, man overboard, breakdown, sinking, fire, and grounding.

Can Safe Boating help me share my location?

Yes, Safe Boating features a 'where am I' function that allows you to email your current location and a picture to anyone, displaying your position on a map.

Does Safe Boating offer offline functionality?

The description does not explicitly state offline functionality. However, features like tidal, wind, and weather information may require an internet connection.

What are the key voyage planning resources available in Safe Boating?

The app links to useful voyage planning resources including tidal, wind, and weather information, as well as fishing data.

Is Safe Boating suitable for new boaters?

Yes, Safe Boating is designed for all boaters, offering comprehensive checklists for safety equipment and clear explanations of procedures, making it valuable for both experienced and novice users.