Free Resources
Weather Apps
Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
WeatherBug - Free Version
Great for customizeable weather alerts sent straight to your devices.
All-in-one weather radar
Weather Radar - Free Version
Use this for radar forecasting. Has a powerful 2 hour "look ahead" function. Never get caught out at the sandbar again!
Wind direction and strength
Windy - Free Version
Useful for wind direction and strength forecasting. Has multiple weather engines and overlays. Windy has gone a few steps further and invested heavily in the most accurate models available, always at the highest possible resolution, to ensure accurate weather forecasts.
Tides and lunar info
Tide Charts - Free Version
Simple way to view tides on your mobile device! In addition to worldwide tidal estimates, you can see the lunar data, weather forecast, and current radar making your next outdoor adventure as easy to plan as possible.
By default, the application will pick the closest station to you, but picking a different station is as easy as viewing a map of your current location. You can also setup and quickly switch between many stored favorite stations if you need to.
Radar & severe storm tracker
Weather Underground - Free Version
Gives you very accurate info for your location. Good for long term forecasting
Navigation Apps
Charts and navigation
Orca - Free Version
Good free chart plotter. Not as accurate or as detailed as Navionics.
Charts and navigation
Navionics Boating - Paid Version
Get up-to-date, detailed charts you can use offline plus a boatload of features on your mobile device, so they’re on hand wherever you go. The Boating app is a must-have for cruising, fishing, sailing, diving and all your activities on the water.
Informative Videos
Quick how to video
Watch this video regularly. It's a short refresher for tying the line around the cleat at the dock.
Everyone should take this FREE online course
In the United States, more than 40 states have boater education requirements that must be successfully completed before you can legally operate your recreational vessel on state waters.
You need boating education in Florida if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, and you will be operating a motorized boat of 10 hp or more.
Towing/Assistance
Like AAA for the water!
We STRONGLY recommend having their coverage.
TowBoat US is a member of the Accredited for Commercial Assistance and Professional Towing program to recognize the professional who is willing to adhere to high standards of service, training, and equipment.
Capt. John Harris has spent many years on the lakes developing an intricate knowledge of the waters.