Navvygator in action, showing large scale
map and distance/time to next bridge
Navvygator is a GPS system for use on the UK Waterways. It has been in use
for several months by experienced boaters who have tested the software in real world
situations, their feedback has enabled the software to fit the needs of leisure
boats and continuous cruisers alike.
The software uses the advanced waterways maps from Water Explorer to display the
canal and rivers as you cruise.
Features
- Its FREE !
- Full screen maps with real time positioning (from GPS)
- Real time website updates (if you have mobile internet)
- Automatic route recording and uploading to WaterExplorer
- No need to manually keep track of your journeys
- Leverage the power of Open Street Map data to show streets, pubs and shops near
the canals
- Microsoft Windows based application
- Automatic map updates
- By using the software you help improve the Water Explorer maps for others
What You Need
- A laptop (or computer on your boat) running Microsoft Windows (XP/Vista)
- A GPS device connected to your computer (eg. USB or Bluetooth GPS receiver)
- Optional but recommended: Mobile Data Card/dongle (eg. 3G card)
How To Get It
Register as a user on Water Explorer (its free), once logged in, click on Navvygator
in the "My Links" section on the right hand side of the page.
Screenshots
Navvygator showing detailed map, full
screen view with hidden control panel
Navvygator with medium zoom level
current speed in top right corner