B&G: Companion App for Sailors 2.3.0

B&G: Companion App for Sailors 2.3.0

Navico Norway AS – Freeware – iOS
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2.3.0
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Set Sail with Confidence: The B&G Companion App Delivers for Sailors

Boris Weber

The B&G Companion App enhances the sailing experience with real-time weather data, navigation tools, and a user-friendly interface, making it an essential companion for both novice and seasoned sailors.
2025 Editor's Rating
VERY GOOD User Rating

The B&G® App is tailored to enhance your time on the water and optimize your experience with electronics, whether you are leisurely cruising or engaging in competitive sailing activities.

Featuring precise charting supported by C-MAP®, as well as real-time weather updates, marine traffic data, route planning tools, and GPS functionality, this application serves as a valuable navigation resource for sailors and is essential for those with B&G systems onboard.

To begin utilizing the B&G App efficiently, users have the option to utilize it as a standalone tool or synchronize it with their existing system. Commence by linking and registering your chartplotter with your mobile device via the app.

Discover added functionalities by leveraging the app to pre-plan routes, set waypoints in advance, or aid in navigation while on the water. Offering detailed charts, Autorouting™ capabilities, and AIS integration, the B&G App presents a robust set of tools at your disposal.

Moreover, by downloading offline charts and saving preferred routes and waypoints within the app, users can optimize their sailing experiences and make the most of their time spent on the water.

Key features of the B&G App include activation and registration of your B&G Chartplotter, a complimentary C-MAP Chart Viewer, Autorouting™ for optimal route finding, personal waypoints, track recording capabilities, extensive Points of Interest database including marinas and harbors information, marine weather forecasts, weather overlay functionality, chart customization options, GPX file import & export for easy sharing, and a distance measuring tool.

Unlock additional functionalities by upgrading to Premium membership, which offers a comprehensive set of features such as full GPS capabilities, offline map downloads, REVEAL Shaded Relief views, high-resolution bathymetry data, custom depth shading options, and AIS & C-MAP Traffic integration.

Dip your toes into the enhanced features with a complimentary 14-day trial of the B&G App Premium to experience its full potential before committing to a purchase.

The B&G App receives continuous updates to ensure users enjoy an optimal experience and have access to the latest maps and functionalities available.

For subscription-based services: Payment will be processed via the iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless disabled at least 24-hours before the current period ends. Users can manage subscriptions and modify auto-renewal settings through their Account Settings post-purchase.

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Overview

B&G: Companion App for Sailors is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Navico Norway AS.

The latest version of B&G: Companion App for Sailors is 2.3.0, released on 05/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 03/02/2024.

B&G: Companion App for Sailors runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of B&G: Companion App for Sailors gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Provides essential information to sailors such as weather updates, tide times, and marina details.
  • Allows sailors to plan routes and navigate effectively using detailed charts and maps.
  • Offers integration with B&G chartplotters and instruments for seamless data transfer.
  • Helps improve sailing performance with features like wind mapping and laylines.
  • User-friendly interface with intuitive design for easy use on the water.

Cons

  • Limited functionality compared to more comprehensive navigation apps on the market.
  • Requires additional B&G equipment for full integration, which can be costly for some users.
  • May have occasional bugs and glitches that need to be addressed through updates.
  • Not as widely supported or recognized as other navigation apps in the sailing community.

Boris Weber

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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