Yes! While the app represents an exciting step forward into the world of digital content, we plan to continue to publish and sell print editions that will continue to be available online and from Caribbean chandleries such as Budget Marine and Island Water World.

We are in the early stages of planning to add our other Caribbean sailing guide titles to the app, but want to wait until we can provide thuroughly updated content, which of course takes time to do properly. 

The Doyle Guides mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and you can get it on Google Play. 

Once the app is downloaded, open the app and select ‘Register’ at the top right. Enter your name, your email address, and create a password. Select ‘Go’. Navigate back to ‘Login’ and enter the email address and password you just created. Select ‘Go’ and you will be logged in.

We require users to create an account because the app includes the ability to leave comments and reviews on services and businesses, as well as the ability to suggest new locations and corrections to guide content. An account provides us with a way to follow-up with users that make suggestions and provides accountability. for those leaving comments and reviews. 

All features except for the traditional guide book content are free. This includes the interactive satellite map and searchable points-of-interest database. 

Yes! The ‘Overview’ chapters for each island section are free for all users of the app. Within the guide book content, select ‘Anchorages’, navigate to any island chapter, and look for the ‘Overview’ section.

The ‘Introduction’ chapter of the book (found on the main menu of the guide book content) is also free for everyone. 

Yes! We know that it can be hard to stay constantly connected while sailing, especially in the Caribbean. Our sailing guide content can be downloaded to the app for offline use, points of interest can still be searched and viewed, and the satelittle map retains imagery from the most recently viewed area.

Yes and no. While points of interest and thier content will still be available, satelittle imagery may not. Recently viewed imagery will be retained locally on your device, but you will not be able to load any new satelitte imagery.

Yes! While in the guide book content and conected to the internet, simply click the download arrow in the top right of the screen. The initial download may take a few minutes, but the content will now be available when you’re offline. 

Unfortunately not. Until AI figures out how to transmit information telepathically, we’re stuck with using the internet to send updated content to you via your mobile device.

Subscription information is transmitted via the internet so subscriptions cannot be purchased while offline.

You can search for a specific point of interest in either the ‘POIs’ database or with the ‘Search’ function.

Type in the title of the business or point of interest you’re looking for. Results will be shown in order of both relevance and distance from you (as long as you phone’s location permissions are turned on).

If you’re searching in the ‘POIs’ database tab, you can filter results based on distance from you by selecting one of the distance categories at the bottom of the screen.

If no results are shown, try a different iteration of what the title might be.

Simply open the ‘POIs’ database tab and points of interest will be displayed based on distance from you (as long as your phone’s location permissions are turned on).

You can filter results by title using the search bar, and/or based on distance from you by selecting one of the distance categories at the bottom of the screen.

Yes and no. While points of interest and thier content will still be available, satelittle imagery may not. Recently viewed imagery will be retained locally on your device, but you will not be able to load any new satelitte imagery.

Navigate to the ‘Map’ view.

Find the general area of the location you would like. to suggest and hit the ‘+’ icon.

Choose the category that best fits your suggested location and press and hold the icon to drag it to the desired location.

Select ‘Next’ and enter the name and a description for the suggested point of interest. We will then review your submission to confirm details. We may reach out to you for further information.

Yes. All suggested points of interest are reviewed by us before they are added to the app. Once a location is suggested we review relevance and confirm details and accuracy. We may reach out to you for further information.

You can search for a specific point of interest in either the ‘POIs’ database or with the ‘Search’ function.

Type in the title of the business or point of interest you’re looking for. Results will be shown in order of both relevance and distance from you (as long as you phone’s location permissions are turned on).

If you’re searching in the ‘POIs’ database tab, you can filter results based on distance from you by selecting one of the distance categories at the bottom of the screen.

If no results are shown, try a different iteration of what the title might be.

Simply open the ‘POIs’ database tab and points of interest will be displayed based on distance from you (as long as your phone’s location permissions are turned on).

You can filter results by title using the search bar, and/or based on distance from you by selecting one of the distance categories at the bottom of the screen.

Yes! Within the page you would like to bookmark, select the hollow bookmark icon at the bottom center of the page. The icon will become solid and the page will now be saved in you list of bookmarked pages.

To view your list of bookmarked pages simply select the bookmark icon in the top right corner of any menu. 

You can also view your list of bookmarked pages by going to the accounts tab in the bottom right, and selecting ‘Bookmarks’. 

Navigate to the point of interest you would like to read the reviews or comments for. Most service-based points of interests like Restaurants, Marinas, and Tachnical Services will have a ‘Review’ section, while others like Marine Alerts and Anchorages will have a ‘Comment’ section. These sections are found at the top right of the details pannel for the point of interest.

Navigate to the point of interest you would like to review or comment on. Most service-based points of interests like Restaurants, Marinas, and Tachnical Services will have a ‘Review’ section, while others like Marine Alerts and Anchorages will have a ‘Comment’ section. These sections are found at the top right of the details pannel for the point of interest. 

Select ‘Add Comment’ or ‘Add Review’. Review forms include the option to submit a star review of 0 to 5 starts. Comment forms include the option to provide you boat’s length and draft, which may help others when navigating anchorages.  

Comments and reviews are screened for language, insults, threats of violence or crime, and hate speach. None of the above will be tolerated.  

Corrections can be suggested within both the guide book content and the details for any point of interest. In both instances, scroll to the bottom of the page and select ‘Suggest Correction’ and fill out the form to the best of your ability. 

Once we recieve a suggested correction we review the information, confirm it’s accuracy first-hand, and integrate the information into the guide book content and relevant points of interest. 

Navigate to the ‘Map’ view.

Find the general area of the location you would like. to suggest and hit the ‘+’ icon.

Choose the category that best fits your suggested location and press and hold the icon to drag it to the desired location.

Select ‘Next’ and enter the name and a description for the suggested point of interest. We will then review your submission to confirm details. We may reach out to you for further information.

Yes. All suggested points of interest are reviewed by us before they are added to the app. Once a location is suggested we review relevance and confirm details and accuracy. We may reach out to you for further information.

So glad you asked! After you’ve downloaded the app and created an account (see the Getting Started section of this FAQ), navigate to any subscription-based guide book content (any content besides the free ‘Introduction’ chapter and the ‘Overview’ pages for each island).

A subscription page will pop up asking you to subscribe and you will be able to choose from a range of subscription packages and durations. Choose you subscription (listed below for convenience), select ‘Subscribe Now’ and follow the app store’s prompts.

Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands – 12 months – $39.99 USD – Access to the entire Sailor’s guide to the Windward Islands in-depth sailing guide content from Martinique to Grenada for 12 months.

Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands – 1 month – $14.99 USD – Access to the entire Sailor’s guide to the Windward Islands in-depth sailing guide content from Martinique to Grenada for 1 month.

Martinique Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Martinique and passages to/from Martinique for 12 months.

Martinique Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Martinique and passages to/from Martinique for 1 month.

St. Lucia Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on St. Lucia and passages to/from St. Lucia for 12 months.

St. Lucia Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on St. Lucia and passages to/from St. Lucia for 1 month.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on SVG and passages to/from SVG for 12 months.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on SVG and passages to/from SVG for 1 month.

Grenada & Carriacou Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique and passages to/from for 12 months.

Grenada & Carriacou Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique and passages to/from for 1 month.

Yes! The ‘Overview’ chapters for each island section are free for all users of the app. Within the guide book content, select ‘Anchorages’, navigate to any island chapter, and look for the ‘Overview’ section.

The ‘Introduction’ chapter of the book (found on the main menu of the guide book content) is also free for everyone. 

Users can subscribe to the entire Sailor’s Guide to the Windward Islands book content or just to individual island chapters (Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada & Carriacou) with subscription options available for 1-month and 1-year terms.

Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands – 12 months – $39.99 USD – Access to the entire Sailor’s guide to the Windward Islands in-depth sailing guide content from Martinique to Grenada for 12 months.

Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands – 1 month – $14.99 USD – Access to the entire Sailor’s guide to the Windward Islands in-depth sailing guide content from Martinique to Grenada for 1 month.

Martinique Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Martinique and passages to/from Martinique for 12 months.

Martinique Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Martinique and passages to/from Martinique for 1 month.

St. Lucia Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on St. Lucia and passages to/from St. Lucia for 12 months.

St. Lucia Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on St. Lucia and passages to/from St. Lucia for 1 month.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on SVG and passages to/from SVG for 12 months.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on SVG and passages to/from SVG for 1 month.

Grenada & Carriacou Package – 12 months – $14.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique and passages to/from for 12 months.

Grenada & Carriacou Package – 1 month – $5.99 USD – Access to all in-depth sailing guide content on Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique and passages to/from for 1 month.

Subscription information is transmitted via the internet so subscriptions cannot be purchased while offline.

Ouch! Just kidding, we get it. Subscriptions automatically renew until cancelled but you can cancel at any time through the relevant app store. 

For Apple devices, go to your device’s Settings and select ‘Apple ID’ then ‘Subscriptions’. A list of all your app subscriptions will appear. Navigate to the Doyle Guides subscription and select ‘Cancel’. This is also where you can renew your subscription if you change your mind!

For Android devices go to the Google Play store, click on your account icon in the top right, then ‘Payments and subscriptions’ > ‘Subscriptions’. Navigate to the Doyle Guides subscription and select ‘Cancel’. 

There is a background loading process that occurs when the app is started to ensure the app has the latest data but on underpowered devices the background process can be interrupted if the screen is touched during the loading process.

Delete the app and re-install it from the app store. Open the app and do not touch it again until the app is completely loaded and the table of contents is in the clear. In an older device this could take several minutes. Also, make sure auto-updates from the app store are turned on.