Old Salty Nautical Terms
Greg Herrmann Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Old Salty Nautical Terms is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Greg Herrmann. Rated 3.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 16.4.
- Rating
- 3.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 35 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v4.0
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About Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty is your handy nautical companion for boating, cruising, fishing, and days on the water. Whether you're checking the weather before leaving the dock, looking up a nautical term, checking the next tide, or simply trying to remember which way is north, Old Salty puts useful boating information and tools in one convenient app. FEATURES • LOCAL NOAA WEATHER View local weather conditions and forecasts using data from NOAA and the National Weather Service. • TIDE INFORMATION Check nearby tide predictions based on your current location. • COMPASS A simple, easy-to-read compass for quick directional reference. • NAUTICAL TERMS Learn and explore nautical terminology, including a featured Term of the Day. • OLD SALTY GEAR Discover useful boating gear, accessories, safety equipment, and other products selected for life on the water. OLD SALTY PRO Unlock Old Salty Pro with a one-time in-app purchase and get additional boating tools and information, including: • Extended 7-day tide predictions • NOAA active weather alerts • Captain's Log • Float Plan • Custom departure checklist • Additional Pro features as they become available No subscription is required for Old Salty Pro. Purchase once and unlock Pro features. CAPTAIN'S LOG Keep track of your adventures on the water with Captain's Log entries. Log your boating experiences and use your device's sharing options when you want to send an entry to someone else. FLOAT PLAN Create a float plan before heading out on the water so important trip information is organized and ready when you need it. DEPARTURE CHECKLIST Create and use a boating checklist to help make sure you're prepared before leaving the dock. BUILT FOR BOATERS Old Salty combines practical boating tools with nautical knowledge in an easy-to-use app designed for recreational boaters, fishermen, sailors, and anyone who enjoys spending time on the water. Weather, tide, and marine information is provided for informational purposes only and should not replace official marine forecasts, navigation equipment, safety procedures, or guidance from appropriate authorities. Stay informed. Stay prepared. And enjoy your time on the water with Old Salty.
What’s new
Version 4.0 · Updated September 18, 2026
Old Salty just got a major upgrade! • Local NOAA weather and forecasts • Nearby tide predictions • NOAA weather alerts with Old Salty Pro • Captain’s Log for recording your adventures • Float Plans to help organize your trips • Custom departure checklists • Old Salty Gear recommendations • Optional Old Salty Pro upgrade with extended 7-day tide predictions • Updated design and navigation • Performance and reliability improvements More tools for boaters, all in one place. Stay informed, stay prepared, and enjoy your time on the water!
App privacy
The developer, Greg Herrmann, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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