Active Captain boater's resource

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I do not know if this resource has been recommended before but it is a great resource for locating good anchorages, marinas, locks, launch ramps and a lot of other information.
https://activecaptain.com/
Have look for the information in your area and if you can add to the information go ahead.
 
Oh, yes. ActiveCaptain is an excellent resource, a real gem used by many here on BE. I was just on it plotting from Key West to the Dry Tortugas (for someday.....)
 
I ve been a big fan, and big contributor, for years now and having the data accessible offline from PC software, mobile apps and now Garmin software is a big plus
One all use based products you have to take some things with a grain of salt but overall the accuracy is excellent and sure to improve as the user base expands. Jeff and Karen are doing a pretty good job moderating the updates.

From my perspective ( and over 5000 NM a year) AC has drastically change cruising and access to up to date data
 
+1 for Active Captain, the resource has gotten better and better every year thanks to boaters like Pascal and others that keep the information current. It is such an easy site to use and they are now moving into having the data onboard through Garmin and tablets which makes it even more friendly to use.
 
And no one mentioned the free hat and rescue tape :).

AC is great site not so much for navigation, but for marina and restaurant reviews.

Ken
 
Just about to download eSeacharts on the ipad to check out AC and start to get acquainted with it before the season gets going in NY.
 
Count me as another positive vote for AC.

Some reviewers give every place 4- or 5-stars, though, so you do have to pay attention to that. Your idea of 5-stars might differ dramatically (as does mine, usually).

-Chris
 
Personally i rarely pay attention to stars, too subjective. Notes and comments are really what i check out
 
Agree 100%; we just returned from our first trip to the keys and we used AC as our sole trip planner. But, don't just be a reader - contribute your opinions; you'll be helping your fellow boater.
 
It's not just opinions, it s also hard data. Fuel / dockage prices for instance.. I usually use navimatic charts n tides to look up phone numbers, one tap and it dials... Then right away after the call I update the fuel price/date and dockage. Even if it hasnt changed, I update the date so that others know that price is still current.
 
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Originally posted by PascalG

Personally i rarely pay attention to stars, too subjective. Notes and comments are really what i check out

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Yep, good point, me too... I should have also said that on my earlier post... -C
 
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