Articles from savvy navvy

From today seagrass data from the Channel Islands is live in the savvy navvy app, as the Bailiwick Eelgrass Exploration Project (BEEP) partners in Guernsey and Alderney and the Government of Jersey are amongst the first contributors to the campaign.

Reading the depth on a nautical chart depth can be challenging for a beginner boater. However, with a step-by-step guide, it can be easy to get to grips with.

Distances at sea are measured in nautical miles which are different to land miles. To measure distance on nautical charts, you will need a nautical ruler or dividers, which are specifically designed for use with charts. Calculating nautical miles on

This article will equip you with a useful step-by-step guide to aid you in creating a passage plan, but before we start let's get a better understanding of what the passage plan is, why it’s important and what you should consider.

Nautical charts contain a wealth of information, including charted depths, key landmarks and navigational aid symbols. Understanding these symbols is crucial for safe navigation.

All-in-one navigation app savvy navvy has updated its charts to alert users to avoid using the water and beaches in the Poole Harbour area following the oil spill incident earlier this week.

Understanding latitude and longitude on a nautical chart is crucial for safe and accurate navigation. Latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint a vessel's location, plot a course, and avoid obstacles.

A nautical chart, is a specialised map used by mariners to navigate safely and accurately through waterways. These charts provide detailed information about the geography, depths, topography, and other navigational bodies of water.

All-in-one navigation app savvy navvy have launched a new promoted pins feature, enabling marine businesses to reach a highly qualified, geo-targeted audience of boating and watersports enthusiasts.

An exciting new campaign between Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust and savvy navvy, supports sailors to combat climate change by digitally mapping sensitive seabeds and eco-moorings across boating hotspots around the world.

SBS BoatLife has announced savvy navvy as its official digital partner to deliver its first-ever digital floorplan for the second edition of the boat show bringing the boating community together at NEC Birmingham from 16-19 February 2023.

All-in-one navigation app savvy navvy is getting ready to launch its next and possibly last crowdfunding round, after its most successful year to date. Pre-registration is now taking place to invest in the innovative navigation app.

Innovative partnership gets more people on the water with enhanced user experience A new collaboration sees three global marine companies all aiming to get more people onto the water, working together and further enhancing boaters’ experience.

Jelte Liebrand, the founder of global marine technology company savvy navvy, has been recognised as one of the most exceptional business leaders in the UK winning ‘Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the year’ at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022.

We’re surrounded by water when boating, but how often do we consider how we can help keep the water coming onboard and the water being emitted overboard clean and free from pollution?

A new partnership between all-in-one navigation app savvy navvy and industry-renowned Waterway Guide gives US boaters an enhanced user experience, integrating comprehensive marina details and user reviews into the navigation app.

Bahamas sailing itinerary - Turquoise-blue waters, gentle breezes, underwater adventures, and warmth all-around, let's go! Provided by our partners, Samboat, leaders of peer-to-peer boat rentals and professional yacht charters.

Marine insurance specialist GJW Direct is launching a new partnership at the Southampton Boat Show with all-in-one navigation app savvy navvy – offering customers of its Marina Scheme a free annual navigation subscription.

savvy navvy has produced a digital floorplan for the renowned Southampton International Boat Show running 16-25 September 2022.

Voting has just opened in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the renowned Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2022, where savvy navvy’s founder, Jelte Liebrand, has been shortlisted amongst one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs.

Over the past year, savvy navvy has increased its partners ten-fold, now covering each of its global regions.

Marine technology company, savvy navvy, has teamed up with Zizoo, the world’s largest boat rental platform, helping responsible marine tourism by giving boat holiday makers across the globe access to its “Google Maps for boats” app.

Safety First, Second & Third! Safety Tip about What to do if your boat has capsized and Tip to help you avoid capsizing.

GPS is a satellite-based navigation system that provides users with positioning navigation and timings services worldwide. GPS can be used for a variety of purposes, including navigation, surveying, and time synchronisation.

Leading inflatable paddleboard brand, Red Paddle Co, has teamed up with all-in-one navigation solution savvy navvy – together supporting paddleboarders to stay safe on the water this season.

Everyone loves a Boat Ramp Fail and we know you shouldn't laugh at other misfortune, but you can learn lots of vital information from these videos for your next trip to the boat ramp.

Here are some top tips on what to look for when looking for a boat ramp to launch your boat from - ramp size, boat ramp features, boat ramp search...

Our Top 10 Tips to Help Launch Your Boat using a Boat Ramp so you have a great day on the water and look like that cool Captain!

Jelte is one of just four finalists in the 'Scale-Up Entrepreneur of Year' category for the South West region in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. This year is the 10th anniversary of the national awards, held in partnership with Starling Bank.

Boat ramp etiquette is a set of rules that every boater should follow when using a boat ramp. These rules are set in place to ensure the safety of everyone around the ramp as well as for you.

Which side of a boat is Port? Which side of the boat is Starboard? Find out the history of where the sailing terms Port & Starboard came from.

We show you how to tie your boat to a dock or pontoon using a cleat, ring or pile with some handy tips and great how-to videos.

Find out what a broach is in terms of boats and sailing - The infamous Chinese gybe, wind broach, and a wave broach?

Marine technology company savvy navvy has teamed up with Meteomatics, the global leader in weather intelligence, giving users of the all-in-one boating app smarter weather solutions adapted to their location.

Marine technology company savvy navvy has further developed its innovative navigation app, often referred to as ‘Google maps for the water’, to include paddleboard.

Jelte Liebrand, CEO and founder of marine technology company savvy navvy, will speak at this year’s British Marine Conference showcasing how savvy navvy is innovating the industry.

Marine technology company savvy navvy is widening its offering exclusively to its US customers launching a new free plan of its successful boating navigation app.

Marine technology company savvy navvy founded by ex-Google Software Engineer, Jelte Liebrand from Dorset, has started overfunding on investment platform Seedrs only hours after opening its doors to investors.

Marine technology company savvy navvy marks a record year by smashing its global user growth target of its navigation app for boaters, alongside new technical innovations and establishing leading industry partnerships.

Marine technology company savvy navvy has released a new innovative departure scheduling feature as one of the first on the market, enabling boaters to see at a glance the best time to depart based on your route, wind and tidal conditions.

Many of our users requested this feature to be made available on iOS - we promised we were working on it and we have! As of today, offline chart and weather data are now available for both iOS (iOS 14 and above) and Android users!

Okay so you’re getting ready to go sailing, your passage plan is done and it’s time to plot your course to steer

If you love boating then you probably know more than most that the sea can be your best friend, and at times, your greatest challenge. Safety kit for you and your boat is the most expensive kit you own that you’ll always wish you never have to use.

You may not actually be sailing or boating right now but these videos and clips are sure to entertain your nautical side. As we said, this is our list, but if you think we’ve missed something special let us know and we’ll add it on!

Many of us are missing our beloved time out on the water. Sailing with our friends and family has been replaced with isolation restrictions, lockdown measures and/or social distancing requirements.

We love to sail, as do many other people around the world. This love for the sea inevitably leads to crowded waterways where, just like in a car, you need to know the rules of the road.

So you’ve decided to go for it, you’re going to become a Yachtmaster, brilliant! Now there’s one pesky thing standing in your way, the all important exam.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for, it’s almost time to leave land behind and set off! Before you cast off your lines, there are a few essential things you need to do in order to ensure a smooth getaway and a safe and comfortable trip.

Sailing looks so easy in the movies. The sun is always shining, the crew are in shorts and the weather is beautiful. Back in the real world however, a little more preparation and planning needs to go into your time on the water.

Was “man’s best friend” made for boating? One of the great pleasures in life is having a dog as a companion. The other, many of us would argue, is being on a boat.

savvy navvy is the first all-in-one marine navigation solution for boaters across the globe. As of today, our community members will get a recommended Course To Steer (CTS) when plotting routes with savvy navvy.

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just out for the day, there are few standard boating knots everyone should know. The good news is, it doesn’t matter if you didn’t learn how to tie knots at school, anyone can learn.

There’s an age-old rule about packing. Lay everything out on the bed, then reduce it by half. The theory? You basically never use most of what you take with you!

A question we get from people new to savvy navvy is, “Sounds good, but how’s it different to what’s already available?”. You might be wondering the same thing, so let me try to explain.

A Day Skipper qualification forms part of a series of courses sailors can undertake such as competent crew, coastal, yachtmaster, yachtmaster instructor and yachtmaster offshore.

When you’re out boating it’s likely you’ll need to communicate with others around you (for instance to relay information or to raise an alarm), and the way you do this onboard is via your VHF marine radio.

You’re off sailing. You’ve plotted your course on the chart, so isn’t it now just a case of reading it off and asking the helm to steer it? Unfortunately not, and here’s why.

With spring on our doorstep many of us are starting to plan our summer holiday, and chartering is likely to be a top contender. At savvy navvy, users from all over the globe are using the app to explore their routes, why not try out yours too!

Entering an unfamiliar marina at night, it’s something we’re all advised to avoid and rightly so as it can be dangerous. At some stage in your sailing career however you will find yourself needing to come into a new marina in the dark.

There are few (if any) topics which generate as much discussion, and as much anxiety among boaters as anchoring.

One of the most daunting aspects, even for the most seasoned of sailors, is mooring up in a strange marina after a long day.

The first few times I took the helm of a boat, it reminded me of when I learned to drive. I sat behind the wheel of a car for the first time and wondered how the heck I was ever going to manage everything at once:

To save you some time researching, downloading, and trying them out, we've put together a list of our favourite boating apps according to different categories and use cases. All listed apps are available for both IOS and Android phones and tablets.