Navigating with Smartphones and Tablets

Robin Martel, PresidentFugawi Software

Outline

1. Who are Fugawi?2. The Navigator3. What to look for in an App4. Other things - Accessories5. Q&A

1995Birth of

Fugawi PC software

2001Fugawi

supports Palm, Pocket PC

2003Fugawi first to support ENC

(vector) charts

2007Fugawi

supports 3rd party

Navionics

2008Fugawi

X-Traverse, first online third party chart provider for

Apple, Mac and PC products

2011Canadian

Distributor of Marine electronics

and charts (Actisense, CHS, NV Charts, etc.)

2014New quilted raster charts

for chartplotters

and Web services to

support mobile apps

We’re the Fugawi!

2012Chart 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)

TransasNavionics Garmin Jeppesen iNavX

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

charts2. The ONLY app to provide many brands

of charts 3. Charts are up-to-date 4. Real-time navigation, advanced options

available5. Share trips with friends via Facebook6. Supports NMEA data from Wifi7. View AIS and instrument data8. Weather forecast (maps) overlayThe 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