On Apr 26, 8:57*pm, bob wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:41:09 -0400, Wayne B

wrote:
For those interested in using a smart phone on a boat, especially an
iPhone, here's a great source of information from the
www.activecaptain.comweb site. * Jeff Siegal, author of the site, is
a very active boater himself and has done a lot of analysis. *Jeff is
currently headed north for the summer on his trawler.

https://activecaptain.com/articles/m...ones/intro.php

If you register (free) *with ActiveCaptain you get access *to a wealth
of online charting and local knowledge. *I use it frequently when we
are out cruising to get information anchorages, marinas and fuel
prices.

just a reminder...always carry a VHF radio on board your boat. NEVER
rely soley on your cellphone. when we folks at USCG stations hear a
VHF distress call we can zero in on it with the rescue 21 hardware in
seconds...not possible with a phone.

Good thought to keep, Bob. When I can finally hit my river cruise, I
plan to carry both. though I'm gonna be on the Ohio river I'd still
think that both could come in handy.