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| * **Seemingly better cases** (we haven't tested but are either from good sources and/or have good reviews - [[dan@surfski.wiki|send us]] your own reviews) | * **Seemingly better cases** (we haven't tested but are either from good sources and/or have good reviews - [[dan@surfski.wiki|send us]] your own reviews) | ||
| * [[https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/paddling/accessories/drybags-cases-bags/|At Coast Outdoors]] | * [[https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/paddling/accessories/drybags-cases-bags/|At Coast Outdoors]] | ||
| - | * [[https://mockepaddling.co.za/products/cell-phone-dry-bag|2024 Mocke Cellphone Dry Bag]] | + | * [[https://mockepaddling.com/products/cell-phone-dry-bag|2024 Mocke Cellphone Dry Bag]] |
| * **Seattle Sports** | * **Seattle Sports** | ||
| * [[https://www.seattlesportsco.com/cases/e-merse/e-mersetm-deeper.html|E-Merse Deeper]] rated to 30 ft but check dimensions - will not fit larger phones | * [[https://www.seattlesportsco.com/cases/e-merse/e-mersetm-deeper.html|E-Merse Deeper]] rated to 30 ft but check dimensions - will not fit larger phones | ||
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| + | [[https://paddlingmag.com/gear/accessories/electronics/best-navigation-apps|Paddle Magazine Best Navigation Apps of 2026]] | ||
| ==== Conditions ==== | ==== Conditions ==== | ||
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| Most if not all of these applications require a data connection for location sharing. So be aware that dead spots in cellular data reception where you paddle can delay real time position information until good reception is restored. | Most if not all of these applications require a data connection for location sharing. So be aware that dead spots in cellular data reception where you paddle can delay real time position information until good reception is restored. | ||
| - | * [[http://emergencybeaconapp.com/|Emergency Beacon]] IOS only, at touch of a button will send GPS coordinates to pre-programmed destinations, text, email | + | * [[http://emergencybeaconapp.com/|Emergency Beacon]] iOS only, at touch of a button will send GPS coordinates to pre-programmed destinations, text, email |
| * [[https://corp.glympse.com/apps/|Glympse]] (iOS & Android app) commercial version is designed more for busineses, but the free version allows tracking of unlimited # of individuals at once. We have not tested performance with large groups but so far in our experience seems to work well at least for moderate sized groups. | * [[https://corp.glympse.com/apps/|Glympse]] (iOS & Android app) commercial version is designed more for busineses, but the free version allows tracking of unlimited # of individuals at once. We have not tested performance with large groups but so far in our experience seems to work well at least for moderate sized groups. | ||
| + | * [[https://go.racemap.com/|RaceMap]] Android & iOS, designed to be used in conjunction with races and events, participant app is free but event/race hosts have to pay for service | ||
| * [[https://www.greenalp.com/realtimetracker/|Real Time Tracker]] Android Only Free GPS tracking that can be emailed to friends to follow your position. Geofencing for a fee | * [[https://www.greenalp.com/realtimetracker/|Real Time Tracker]] Android Only Free GPS tracking that can be emailed to friends to follow your position. Geofencing for a fee | ||
| - | * [[https://www.safetrxapp.com/|SafeTrx]] android and ios app that allows on water group members and on land friends to track group members. More extensive support is available for Search and Rescue services with licenses. But the standalone app works for the group tracking between personal phones carried by users on the water. | + | * [[https://www.safetrxapp.com/|SafeTrx]] Android and iOS app that allows on water group members and on land friends to track group members. More extensive support is available for Search and Rescue services with licenses. But the standalone app works for the group tracking between personal phones carried by users on the water. |
| * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/380090762095210/permalink/6554789267958631/|SafeTrx Rescue Story 2023]] (facebook) | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/380090762095210/permalink/6554789267958631/|SafeTrx Rescue Story 2023]] (facebook) | ||
| * [[:rsa_safetrx_11_19_2018|Discussion 11/19/2018]] | * [[:rsa_safetrx_11_19_2018|Discussion 11/19/2018]] | ||
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| * [[https://www.strava.com/|Strava]] | * [[https://www.strava.com/|Strava]] | ||
| * Social Training sharing app (iOS & Android) includes Beacon tracking function. The free version will allow you to track up to 3 people. | * Social Training sharing app (iOS & Android) includes Beacon tracking function. The free version will allow you to track up to 3 people. | ||
| + | * [[https://www.wahoofitness.com/|Wahoo Fitness]] has route sharing capability, but it seems to be in conjunction with other linked apps like Strava or hardware like an Elemnt bike computer. | ||
| * [[:group_texting|]] | * [[:group_texting|]] | ||
| * [[:conference_call|Conference Calls]] | * [[:conference_call|Conference Calls]] | ||
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