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AnchorageAnchorageA place to anchor your boat.
Harbour/DockHarbour/DockA harbour suitable for pleasure boats.
Hurricane holeHurricane holeSomewhere to shelter when a named storm has been forecast.
MarinaMarinaA marina with facilities for yachts and their crew.
Mooring buoysMooring buoysAn area with mooring buoys.
AirportAirportAn airport convenient for crew transfers.
ATM cash machineATM cash machineA bank ATM machine close to somewhere you might moor your boat.
Boat serviceBoat serviceProfessional boat maintenance (sail makers, engineers, surveyors, etc.).
Boat yardBoat yardA place to get hauled out for maintenance or long term storage .
ChandlerChandlerA shop specialising in selling boat related parts and equipment.
Dinghy dockDinghy dockSomewhere to tie up your dinghy when going ashore.
FuelFuelBuy fuel for your boat here (can display fuel prices when provided).
Gas/PropaneGas/PropaneFill your gas bottles here (propane, butane, etc.).
General infoGeneral infoCan be used as a last resort if there's not a more suitable marker.
HairdresserHairdresserSomewhere to get your hair cut.
Hardware storeHardware storeA hardware store.
LaundryLaundryA laundry.
Marina/Harbour officeMarina/Harbour officeShows where to find the marina or harbour office.
MedicalMedicalCan be a medical center, pharmacy, etc..
Parcel dropParcel dropSomewhere that can accept or send parcels for you.
Pet stuffPet stuffIn case you need something for you ship's cat or dog.
Place of worshipPlace of worshipA place of worship.
Pump outPump outGet your holding tanks pumped out here.
Restaurant/BarRestaurant/BarA restaurant recommended by sailors.
ShopShopFood shopping (supermarkets, convenience stores, grocers, bakers, etc.).
Shore supportShore supportSomeone based on land that can offer support to passing boats. Possibly linked to a cruising club (an OCC port officer for example). See their description for details..
ShowerShowerCan be a washroom in a marina or a public shower.
SIM CardsSIM CardsA shop selling local SIM cards.
TransportTransportGetting around (train station, bus stop, taxi, tour guide, etc.).
Waste disposalWaste disposalDesignated waste disposal/recycling facility.
WaterWaterFresh water available.
BeachBeachA nice beach.
Bicycle hireBicycle hireSomewhere you can rent a bike.
Book store / swap / libraryBook store / swap / librarySomewhere to find a book.
Dive/Snorkel spotDive/Snorkel spotAn area popular for diving/snorkeling when placed at sea, or a dive shop when on land.
Fitness activityFitness activityKeep yourself in shape here (running route, fitness center/park, yoga classes, etc.).
Hiking trailHiking trailA nice route for walking/hiking.
Historical siteHistorical siteA place of historic interest.
Kids activityKids activitySomewhere to keep the kids entertained.
Nature reserveNature reserveA nature reserve/park.
Watersport areaWatersport areaA good spot for surfing/foiling/windsurfing/kitesurfing.
Tourist attractionTourist attractionGeneral tourist attraction.
Port of entry officePort of entry officeCheck in/out of a country here at the customs & immigration offices.
Yacht clearance agentYacht clearance agentAgent to help you with customs and immigration procedures when checking in/out of a country..
BridgeBridgeA bridge.
LockLockA lock.
Navigational infoNavigational infoUseful navigational information - for example: strong tidal stream.
Navigational warningNavigational warningNavigational warning - for example: an uncharted reef.

Community posts are short lived markers that allow you to post a group chat on the map:

QuestionQuestionAsk the community a question.
EventEventShare an event with the community.
Temporary navigation warningTemporary navigation warningShare a temporary warning.
Crew availableCrew availableLet our community know you are available as crew..
Crew wantedCrew wantedLet our community know you are looking for crew..