Articles from Savvy Navvy

After many years of working as a boat instructor on the south coast of the UK Lucy McCarter has seen quite the evolution in teaching styles and tactics.

Boat Enthusiast James Anderson Imports Navigation Markers Into Savvy Navvy to Enhance Navigation at Sea

Luke grew up in a small coastal town in Maine, where the Atlantic Ocean was a backdrop to his childhood. His father, a seasoned fishing enthusiast, often took young Luke out to sea, teaching him the nuances of the ocean and its sea creatures. Luke’s

Imagine crystal blue waters with so much depth you can drop anchor right off the shoreline, calm flat waters that are almost mirror-like in reflection and Instagram-perfect flamingo floating sceneries. You would be forgiven for thinking I’m talking

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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?

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!

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.

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 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.