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 Navionics Boating: How to Convert a Track Into a Route

Select any of your saved tracks and convert them to a route using the Garmin ActiveCaptain® app1 and the same credentials as your Navionics® Boating app.

Exporting Your Data From the Boating App

You will need:

  • A current subscription to the Navionics Boating app.
  • The Garmin ActiveCaptain app from the app store. Get it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
    Login with the same Navionics/Garmin Account.
  1. Launch the Navionics Boating app.
  2. Choose the track to convert.
    Track list within the Navionics Boating app. 
  3. Select Share > Export GPX File.
  4. Select ActiveCaptain from the list of apps available.
  5. The ActiveCaptain app will open automatically.
    Select Import to import the selected track(s).
    Prompt to import GPX file or cancel within the ActiveCaptain app.

Converting Your Track Within the ActiveCaptain App

  1. At the top right of the screen, select Menu.
  2. Select User Data.
    ActiveCaptain menu in the upper-right of the screen with multiple options. User data second from top.
  3. Select the track from the list and tap it to display the details.
  4. Select  Save as Route.
    Track display and details within the ActiveCaptain app.
  5. Edit the route using ActiveCaptain.
  6. Select Back arrow at top left.
  7. At the User Data Screen; select Routes, tap on the 3 dots.
  8. Select Export to GPX File, then Confirm selection.
  9. Select Navionics Boating from list to export it directly into the Boating app.

1 An active chart subscription within ActiveCaptain is not required to complete this process.