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Ninja Explore

Browse nautical charts from anywhere

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What it does

A chart viewer built on official NOAA ENC vector charts. It shows your GPS position in real time and overlays OpenSeaMap community data. It also carries the full NOAA Coast Pilot database: over 14,000 cruising notes, anchorage descriptions, and hazard warnings covering the entire US coastline. No account needed.

Features

NOAA ENC Charts

Official US vector charts with depths, hazards, and aids to navigation.

GPS Tracking

Your position is plotted live, and the chart follows as you move.

OpenSeaMap Overlay

Community-sourced marinas, fuel docks, and points of interest.

Coast Pilot

14,000+ NOAA cruising notes searchable by location and category.

When to use it

Trip planning

Walk your route at home before you go. Check depths, find anchorages, and read the cruising notes.

Researching unfamiliar waters

Read what other sailors have said about a bay, inlet, or marina before you commit to entering.

Armchair sailing

Browse any coastline, zoom into channels, and explore places you'd like to sail someday.

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