Boaters Guide - App for exploring the Salish Sea

hardee · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:46 am Post subject:

Here's another question/option.
Have you given any thought to including launch ramps for the area. I know there are DNR ramps with various accoutrements - side docks or restroom facilities, there are park launch sites -- some with side docks and some without, and there are state and county parks with various launch ramps too.

Might be a big order, but if you are encouraging folks to get their boats out, many of those sites are accessible, just not listed in any one place.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

ssobol · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:01 am Post subject:

ptessier · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:24 am Post subject:

Great ideas, thanks for helping improve the app!

mstrpo · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:18 am Post subject:

Do you have a format for the data so that those of us that want to contribute can make it easier for you and include as much of the info you can use as possible?

ptessier · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 4:33 pm Post subject:

It’s a pretty manual process, but thanks for the offer!

ptessier · Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all the boaters who commented and offered suggestions for improvement for the Boaters Guide App.
For the next development push, should I add:
Tides at each marina
BC Marinas
WA State Marine parks
Looking for your feedback!
Patrick
PS: here are the app store links, in case you haven't check it out yet
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boaters-guide/id1591680029?itsct=apps_box_link&itscg=30200
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reac9e0af1d7.app

hardee · Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:46 pm Post subject:

YES. Im sure that is what you wanted to hear. I would go with this proirity level:
1. WA State Marine parks
2. BC Marinas
3. Tides at each marina For this can a link to a good tide table work?

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

hardee · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:47 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:46 pm Post subject:

bump

harvey
SleepyC Moon

ptessier

Boaters Guide App Update:

As requested by overwhelming demand.....

- Added a tides button to every marina (except Lk Wash of course).
-- This will show tides local to the marina from TidesPro.com
- Also made a button for Marina maps
-- Shows available maps for each marina

Next up: Canadian Gulf Islands marinas.... Then look for our Boaters Guide Treasure Hunt!

Just close and relaunch the app to get the latest release.

All the best,
Patrick

PS: If you haven't downloaded yet, just go to the Apple or Google app stores. Look for Boaters Guide
We have over 1,400 downloads so far. Great response! It's free with no registration required.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boaters-g ... tscg=30200

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... 0af1d7.app

hardee · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:57 am Post subject:

Patrick, Back to the question of sending info on other marinas. It is getting toward the time of year when many will be out and about. If we had a format to send the info that might make it easier for you and help us send the right stuff. OR, to know what to look for when we are at a new place.

Since most of us are trailer boaters, I look for at a marina is IF there is a launch ramp, and IF there is a washdown facility. Might include that if possible.

For instance, I just spent a few days down at Kalama, and It's nice, pretty and clean port marina. I would note that the ramp is 2 track, and steep and usable at all tides. Also that there are 24 hour restrooms but no showers.

I really appreciate your responsiveness. You have a good thing going.

Congratulations.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

ptessier · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:06 pm Post subject: New features on Boaters Guide app

Hey Boaters Guide app users: Just added these new "buttons" on the bottom nav bar - from Users suggestions! Thanks

Tides - Check the tides at your current location, via tidespro.com

Weather- Super good local weather and wind info, via windy.com or windy app

Buyers Guide - 24 categories of marine suppliers. Research your next purchase

Whale Sighting- Report a whale sighting - quickly

Treasure Hunt- A new reason to visit businesses at marinas (must register)

Chat room - Share your latest adventure or Improvement idea (must register)

Let me know what you think!
Patrick Tessier

PS: the Boaters Guide app can be downloaded on the apple or google stores. Share with your friends and fellow boaters. The more the merrier.

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colbysmith · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:37 pm Post subject:

Just wanted to follow up on something you posted earlier. To get the latest update, all we need to do is just close the app out, and then reopen it? It automatically checks to insure that it is running its latest software? TIA. Colby

ptessier

Yes. On my iphone 12, I have to have to swipe up to get into an edit mode (not sure of the terminolgy), then swipe the app to close.
Then open the app normally from the main screen. It will display a plain looking logo screen "Find your happy place"

Hope that makes sense. Basically, rebooting the app. That gets you the latest version. Which I sometimes update several times a day.

hardee · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:22 pm Post subject:

Patrick, Thanks for a cool app, being responsive and for keeping in touch here.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon