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Boating Guide Whitsundays: Critical Things You Need to Know Before You Go

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The Whitsundays is considered one of Australia’s top boating areas due to the many tropical islands, bays, beaches, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef that it contains. Whether you choose to sail, rent a powerboat, or explore on a yacht, boating allows you to travel around the area as you wish. There are certain things that you need to be aware of when boating in the Whitsundays. These include tides, weather conditions, reefs, shallow waters, and Marine Park rules, which could all impact your trip. This guide covers what you need to know before you set out. Why Boating in the Whitsundays? The Whitsundays have a diverse selection of spots to choose from, which are best visited by boat. Some popular destinations include Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hook Island, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, South Molle Island, Nara Inlet, and Butterfly Bay. With a boat, you can visit a number of islands, find some secluded bays, and modify your itinerary based on the weather conditions and the co...
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25 Nautical Chart Symbols Every Boater Should Know

  From sailing along the coast to a fishing expedition or just exploring new waters, knowing the nautical chart symbols is among the most crucial boating skills that you could have. Even with the advancement in navigation technology through the use of GPS chartplotters, navigation still depends on standardized nautical chart symbols, which provide important information such as depth of water, hazards, navigation aid facilities, and no-go areas. Such symbols have been set up by international hydrography organizations for consistency of chart symbols on both paper and electronic nautical charts. Using advanced navigation technology provided by GPS Nautical Charts on mobile devices such as phones and tablets, boaters can access detailed marine charts. But being able to interpret these symbols makes you navigate safely and confidently. ​ Why Nautical Chart Symbols Matter As opposed to road maps, nautical charts offer far more than directions. They include information on underwater topo...
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10 Navigation Mistakes That Cause Most Groundings

Grounding is one of the most common problems for boaters, and in most cases, it results from avoidable navigation errors. Grounding occurs when the boat moves into shallow water, hits an obstacle, or leaves the channel. Although GPS has made navigation simpler in today’s world, boat navigation still requires chart-reading skills and knowledge. Knowledge about common navigation mistakes allows anglers, recreational boaters, and sailors to prevent dangers while enjoying their time at sea. Even if there are advanced digital navigation solutions, such as GPS Nautical Charts, which give boaters access to marine charts and precise location information, they do not replace chart reading and wise decision-making. Why Do Boats Run Aground? Grounding means that the hull of the boat hits the seabed, sandbars, rocks, or any other obstacle in the waters. Grounding can occur in oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. Some common reasons for grounding include: Disregarding the chart data Misinterp...
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Sonar/Hi-Resolution Coastal Bathymetry

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We are pleased to announce that the latest version of the i-Boating application includes support for hi-resolution sonar bathymetry for coasts. The update is available on all platforms - iOS, Android, Windows and MacOS. It is currently available for selective waterbodies/coastal sections. If you do not see your waterbody/region covered, drop us a line. Here is how to enable it: Tap layers icon Check box for Hi-Resolution/Sonar Maps Tap Save Included below are a few screenshots showing what it looks like:
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