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Canada chart folio update (Labrador Coast, Newfoundland and Gulf of St. Lawrence additions)

We are pleased to announced a major update to  the Canada chart folio.  In addition to the periodic updates, the latest version includes support for the following regions: Gulf of St. Lawrence South Labrador Coast Quebec to Anticosti Island West Newfoundland East and South Gulf of St. Lawrence North - Newfoundland West A complete list of all charts included in the Canada chart folio can be found at the link below: Canada Chart Folio

Real time track overlay with projected future location.

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We are pleased to announce that we have added support for real time track overlay as part of Auto Follow mode. Its available for all Android, iOS and Blackberry (QNX based) devices. When turned on it does the following: Continuously update device’s location on the chart. This is the standard moving map that shows device’s position on the chart Real time track overlay of the course you have sailed so far. This shows the course you have already sailed in dark red/brown color. This gives you an idea of how you got to your current location. Direction arrow showing a boat’s location if current course is maintained This is helpful to avoid any sailing hazards esp if you are sailing for fun and  not following a pre-defined route. Please note that the last two features listed above are in an update that has not yet been approved for some sales channels. The screenshot below shows these in action. The yellow icon at the center is boat’s current location. Da...

Minnesota lakes HD (1ft bathy) update.

We have updated Minnesota lakes included in the US chart folio. The latest update includes HD (1ft bathy contours) for 1320+ lakes out of 1700+ supported lakes. This includes 1ft  contour cartography for   Osakis , Cass , Leech , Mille Lacs , Kabetogama , Rush , Big Stone , Amelia , Pimushe , Pike Bay . Minnesota lakes also include layers for boat ramps, aquatic vegetation and other POIs. You can find complete list of supported Minnesota lakes at the link below: Minnesota Lakes Folio

Richelieu river.

We are pleased to announced that we have updated the Canada chart folio.  In addition to the periodic updates, the latest update includes  coverage for Richelieu river between Lake Champlain and St. Lawrence river. Its included as part of Central Canada/St. Lawrence folio. If you use Visual search to download data, the new results should automatically include coverage for this river. You can find updated Canada folio at the link below. Canada Chart Folio

Lake Murray, South Carolina

We are pleased to announce that we have added support for Lake Murray, South Carolina in the app. It was one of the most frequently requested lakes. Lake Murray, South Carolina Depth Map It includes 3ft bathy, boat ramps and fish attractor layers.

Alberta lakes, Canada

We have updated our chart folio for Canada. The latest update, in addition to the changes, now also includes coverage for inland lakes in Alberta. This includes popular lakes such as Pigeon Lake , Lesser Slave Lake , Pinehurst  Lake , Red Deer Lake , Upper Kananaskis Lake etc. For a complete list of Alberta lakes, please check the link below: Alberta Inland Lakes

Iowa inland lakes update.

We are pleased to announce that the US chart now includes coverage of inland lakes in Iowa. Each inland lake charts comes with access to contour data, boat ramps etc. This includes access to all popular Iowa lakes including Lake Okoboji , Lake Wapello , Lake Trumbull , Spirit Lake etc. For a list of all available Iowa lakes, please check out the link below: Inland Iowa Lakes