Make-your-own Wearables

Although stand-alone navigation apps are relatively old hat, the advent of built-in Wi-fi, Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity on contemporary chart plotters allows a networked smartphone or tablet to mirror or even take control of the often more robust capabilities of the vessel’s navigation system. This gives users portable and highly accurate information. Couple this with today’s selection of waterproof and shockproof cases and armbands, including offerings from Otterbox and Lifeproof, and it’s easy and inexpensive to improvise your own wearable technology.