trip recording app to replace Google Earth

[davil]

Hi

what is available to record a trip (in retrospect) ?
In the past have used Google Earth Pro and worked nicely, unfortunately the new version for Chromebook is very awkward and difficult to work with, editing, saving are a pain, oddly the Google Earth Pro for windows is much intuitive but do not have a Win computer now.

I remember seen some apps for navigation that had the option to retrace and record the journey.

I know about Garmin Explorer InReach could have a copy of the trip,prefer Google Earth for the added features, any ideas?
thanks

[requiem]

To clarify, are you looking for a way to create a track after you've already completed the trip and had forgotten to record a track in your preferred marine navigation app (OpenCPN, Navionics, SEAiq, etc)?

[davil]

Originally Posted by requiem

To clarify, are you looking for a way to create a track after you've already completed the trip and had forgotten to record a track in your preferred marine navigation app (OpenCPN, Navionics, SEAiq, etc)?

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after the trip

Navionics for instance could do it but is very bare compared with the details offered in Google Earth

[requiem]

In that case I'm assuming that you'd either be dropping points based on what you have in your log, or from memory. Your basic GPX file is little more than a collection of coordinates and timestamps, so you can create it in whichever app is easiest, then transfer to others that have the desired features/details. Not sure what particular features/details you're looking for though.

One map tool that is more useful on land, but still has a marine charts layer and would allow quickly creating and exporting routes is CalTopo.

[davil]

this is an example

https://earth.google.com/earth/d/18_...j8?usp=sharing

[requiem]

Ok, this is what I could throw together in 20 seconds or so:

https://caltopo.com/m/P7163

[davil]

nice
are you using the free version?

[requiem]

Correct!

But, you only get a few private maps. That isn't a problem if you're just taking screenshots or downloading the GPX files, but I think if you wanted to store a large collection of maps or use some of the other features (e.g making PDFs larger than standard letter/A4) that would require an upgrade.

[mickand]

NEBO app

[davil]

Originally Posted by requiem

Correct!

But, you only get a few private maps. That isn't a problem if you're just taking screenshots or downloading the GPX files, but I think if you wanted to store a large collection of maps or use some of the other features (e.g making PDFs larger than standard letter/A4) that would require an upgrade.

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thank you very much
will start working on it.
take care

[Rough Magic]

I have Navionics on my phone, works great for tracking. You can use it as a planner, and onfo is exportable.

[davil]

Originally Posted by requiem

Ok, this is what I could throw together in 20 seconds or so:

https://caltopo.com/m/P7163

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well, got a rough draft but looks like will meet my needs.

Helps to go over with prospective crew applicants and discuss details.

Thank you for your suggestion and help.

Sayonara

[Jackoski]

logbook for iphone, will give you everything as well as reminders for service intervals and lots of other useful stuff and you can export it

[Amblecampbell]

We use Polar Steps. Free app with ability to upload photos and descriptions. Great for friends and family back home.