Looking for a social app for boats

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Hi All,
I’m researching ways to share on-the-water activities with other boats. I am thinking a “social app for boats” would be handy while traveling to and from the Rendezvous in August.

One app that stands out in my research is NoForeignLand.
The features I like most are:

  • FREE.
  • App that runs on your tablet or phone or web browser on a computer.
  • Logs tracks using the GPS in any phone, so you don’t need AIS to share your location with friends.
  • Can organize your logs using chapters and stories .
  • Can imbed photos and videos in your stories.
  • Can create “groups” so you can quickly see where folks you know are. I’ve created a group named Nonsuch and everyone interested in test driving NoForeignLand is welcome to join the group.

HERE is a link to Soave’s page.

HERE is a link to the Nonsuch group. It would be great to have a few boats join the group to experiment with the capabilities of the app.

I’ve invested time to learn about the app and I’m happy to share what I know to help others get setup.

I’m also eager to find out if others have a favorite social app they use with their boating friends.

Rob…

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AquaMap has similar services. It’s a phone/tablet chartplotting app that gives purchase discounts to INA members (found via MEMBERS SERVICES & DEALS on MEMBERS tab of the www.Nonsuch.org webpage).

-- Bob

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Thanks Bob. I looked at AquaMap, and saw it as a strong contender for mapping and logging tracks but not as strong for socializing. Maybe I’m missing something ?

Could you take a peek at NoForeignLand and let me know what you see as the pros and cons of each?

NoForeignLand impressed me by how easy it makes it to communicate with other boats in the area. When I signed up I could see other boats using NoForeignLand near me.

To my surprise a sailing friend that hadn’t seen in 20 years happened to be at a club next door to our home club. Small world !