How to Search for a Location in Savvy Navvy
Looking for a marina, anchorage, buoy, or a specific set of coordinates? Savvy Navvy’s powerful search tool helps you quickly find and navigate to key points on the chart, using reliable data from our partners and official hydrographic sources.
What You Can Search For
- Marinas and Anchorages – With detailed information from our marina data partners
- Places – Towns, bays, islands, and more
- Lat Lon Coordinates – Use either decimal or degrees/minutes/seconds format
How to Use the Search Function
- Tap the magnifying glass icon (usually top right of the screen)
- Type the name, location, or coordinates into the search bar
- Select the result from the dropdown list and the chart will center on that location.
You can now select Navigate To or Add Waypoint to plan a smart route to or from that location.
How to Search for Lat Lon Coordinates
Savvy Navvy supports coordinate search using Degrees and Decimal Minutes (DDM) format.
Make sure to:
- Use a space between degrees and decimal minutes
- Include direction letters (N/S/E/W)
- Separate latitude and longitude with a comma
⚠️ Savvy Navvy does not currently support Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (DMS) or pure decimal degrees (DD) in search.
When entered correctly, the app will drop a pin at the specified location, allowing you to:
- Add a waypoint
- Share the coordinates
- Tap Navigate to
Need more help? Contact us at ahoy@savvy-navvy.com or use the in-app chat — we’re happy to guide you through the process.
Updated on: 15/08/2025
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