Free tools

Free tools from Boating Hubs

Scout the map, time the seasons, and plan your route. Every tool here is free, works on the web and in the Boating Hubs app, and needs no account to get started.

River Explorer
Explore named rivers from USGS data. Filter by water type, with live flow where a gauge sits.
Open River Explorer
Boat Launches
Find public boat ramps on a map, with the water each one sits on.
Open Boat Launches
Boating Campgrounds
Federal campgrounds where the agency lists boating, with the ones that have a ramp, a dock or boat-in sites marked.
Open Boating Campgrounds
Route Planner
Drop stops on a map and watch distance and drive time add up. Export a GPX or share the link.
Open Route Planner
Everything Map
Listings, trails, spots, clubs and public land on a single full-screen map. Switch layers on and off, then tap any point for the details.
Open Everything Map
Boat Clubs
Browse local clubs with meeting info and how to join, or start your own for free.
Open Boat Clubs
Photo: Steve Hillebrand, USFWS · Public domain
Photo ID
Point your camera at whatever you found and get a structured identification. No signup.
Open Photo ID
Gear Checklists
Printable, save-as-you-go packing lists. Tick items off and pull them up on your phone.
Open Gear Checklists
Skill Drills
Interactive 3D drills, one decision at a time. Pick wrong and you watch it fail, then learn why.
Open Skill Drills
Maintenance Schedules
Pick your equipment and get its full service schedule. Add your usage to turn intervals into dates.
Open Maintenance Schedules
Ask the Guide
Ask anything about where to go, gear, or conditions and get a straight answer. Free, no signup.
Open Ask the Guide
Boating License Check
Pick your state, boat and birth year for a yes or no from the state's own boater education rule, quoted and linked.
Open Boating License Check

Free to use, no paywall
No signup to get started
Built into the free Boating Hubs app

Boat Clubs

Your crew deserves a home base

A free boat club page in the directory, plus real member tools in the app. Set up in about a minute.

Roster & link invites
Group chat
Events & RSVPs
Live outing map

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Common questions

Free tools, answered.

Yes. Every tool listed here is free to use. There's no subscription and no paywall. They're part of how Boating Hubs stays useful whether or not you ever sign up.

No account is needed to start using the tools. A free account only adds syncing, so your saved spots and plans follow you across the web and the app.

Yes, every tool works in a mobile browser, and they're all built into the free Boating Hubs app too, so you can pull them up in the field.

Many of the tools are community-sourced, so the more locals add, the better they get. Look for the "add" option inside a tool, or get the app to contribute from the field.

Resources

More to explore

Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.

All videos

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5 Essential Boating Safety Tips
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10 Mistakes Every New Boat Owner Makes (I Made All of Them)
Cast and Spear
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Boat safety for new boaters. 5 basic tips for safe boating
Wayne The Boat Guy
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Boating Safety Tips | Emergency Gear, Navigation Rules, and Risk Prevention
GotSafety
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Power boating Safety Tips for Beginners, Stay Safe on the Water!
Powerboats USA
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Boating Safety 101 - How to Make Sure Your Properly Prepared When Traveling Far Offshore
Fish Bluewater