# reChain Grib

> GRIB forecasts via InReach

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6755486282](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6755486282)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6755486282`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jean-Charles Levenne
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-07
- **First published:** 2025-11-30
- **Size:** 9.61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rechain-grib/id6755486282)
- **Website:** [https://jcskipper.com/rechain/rechaingrib.html](https://jcskipper.com/rechain/rechaingrib.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.jcskipper.com/rechain/rechain\_privacy.html](https://www.jcskipper.com/rechain/rechain_privacy.html)

## Description

reChain Grib is the simplest way to request, decode, and view GRIB weather files when you’re offshore with a Garmin inReach device.
Built for skippers who need reliable, lightweight, fully offline weather tools, it keeps you informed even far beyond any network.

→ Generate GRIB Requests
Create precise GRIB requests (wind, pressure, waves…) with a clean, intuitive interface.
Copy the request and send it via your inReach to a dedicated email—no internet required.

→ Decode GRIB Chunks
Paste the GRIB message chunks received by your inReach.
reChain Grib automatically decodes them into a downloadable GRIB file.

→ View GRIB Forecasts (Built‑in Viewer)
Open the GRIB directly inside the app and explore the forecast timeline with a clean, lightweight viewer designed for offshore use.

→ Built for Offshore Use
• 100% offline
• Extremely lightweight

→ Why reChain Grib?
Because offshore weather access should be simple, reliable, and available anywhere.
Whether you’re crossing an ocean or sailing along a remote coast, reChain Grib gives you the essential tools to request and view weather whenever you need it.

→ Notes
Requires a Garmin inReach device for sending/receiving messages.
reChain Grib is not affiliated with Garmin.
Terms of Use: https://www.jcskipper.com/rechain/rechain_terms.html

## Rankings

- #2,180,745 — Overall

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