Import/Export (GPX, Markers)
How to export a route as a GPX file?
|| Exporting GPX files from Savvy Navvy is a premium feature available only on the Premium Plan in the US and Explore & Elite plans for the rest of world. Learn more about Savvy Plan Pricing here. Savvy Navvy isn’t just another marine navigation app — it’s the only one that builds intelligent routes based on wind, weather, tide, your boat settings, and even local regulations. This means smarter, safer passage planning every time you set sail. If you’dPopularHow to Export a Route from Savvy Navvy to Your Chartplotter
|| Exporting GPX files from Savvy Navvy is a premium feature available only on the Premium Plan in the US and Explore & Elite plans for the rest of world. Learn more about Savvy Plan Pricing here. If you're using a Garmin, Raymarine, or other chartplotter that supports GPX files, you can easily transfer your Savvy Navvy route using our export feature. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead of read? [__View a short video on how to use export routes as a GPX fiPopularHow to Import GPX Files into Savvy Navvy
|| Importing GPX file to Savvy Navvy is a premium feature available only on the Premium Plan in the US and Explore & Elite plans for the rest of world. Learn more about Savvy Plan Pricing here. If you have waypoints or markers saved in another navigation app or chartplotter, you can import them into Savvy Navvy using a GPX file. This is a great way to bring in your favourite anchorages, routes, or fishing spots so you can use them directly in the app.Few readers
Departure Timing
How to Plan a Passage for a Future Trip
Plan your next on-water trip with Savvy Navvy’s passage planning tools. Learn how to use the Depart At feature for quick future routing, or the Departure Scheduler for a detailed comparison of departure times based on forecasted wind, weather, and tides. Discover how to choose the best start time to maximise sailing, reduce motoring, and improve your ETA — all with real-time marine data factored in.FeaturedUsing the Departure Scheduler in Savvy Navvy
| Good news! The departure scheduler is available on all Savvy Navvy plans. Want to explore more features? Learn more about Savvy Plan Pricing here. The Departure Scheduler helps you choose the best time to start your trip by showing how wind, tide, and weather will affect your route at different departure times. Whether you're looking to save fuel, avoid head tides, or maximise sailing time, the scheduler makes it easy to compare options at a glance.Few readers
Smart Routes
How to Search for Lat Lon Coordinates
Learn how to search for latitude and longitude in Savvy Navvy using Degrees and Decimal Minutes (DDM) format. This step-by-step guide shows you the correct format, common mistakes to avoid, and how to instantly drop a pin, add waypoints, or navigate directly to your chosen coordinates.FeaturedPlotting a Smart & Safe Route
| Good news! Smart routing is available on all Savvy Navvy plans. Want to explore more features? Learn more about Savvy Plan Pricing here. Just a few taps and you're planning your next adventure! Savvy Navvy’s Smart Routing creates routes that automatically account for wind, weather, tides, your boat’s specifications, and local regulations. This ensures your passage plan is safe, efficient, and tailored to your vessel. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead of read?Few readersHow Savvy Navvy Routes Around Exclusion Zones and Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS)
Discover how Savvy Navvy’s Smart Routing ensures your passage plan complies with maritime regulations by automatically routing around exclusion zones and through Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS) safely. Learn how TSS zones are displayed on the chart, how routes account for local laws like perpendicular crossings, and how the system avoids “no entry” areas while factoring in wind, tides, and your vessel’s settings for the safest, most efficient route.Few readersCan I ask for alternate routes?
Currently, Savvy Navvy calculates and provides one optimal route based on real-time wind, tide, and chart data, as well as your boat’s settings. This ensures you get the safest and most efficient passage plan possible. If you’d like to adjust the suggested route, you can drop multiple waypoints to make the route pass through specific locations or avoid certain areas. We are exploring ways to offer alternative route options in the future — for example, modes tailored for racing or cFew readersUnderstanding “Minimum Speed to Sail”
Savvy Navvy’s Minimum Speed to Sail setting works to optimise your passage planning. This feature tells the app the lowest Speed Over Ground (SOG) your boat should maintain under sail before recommending engine use. Discover how it accounts for tidal streams, ensures accurate arrival time predictions, and helps you avoid slow progress in adverse conditions — all customised to your vessel’s performance in Boat Settings.Few readersHow to Configure Your Vessel’s Polar
Savvy Navvy uses your vessel’s polar to calculate the most accurate sailing routes possible. Setting this up correctly ensures the app reflects your boat’s true performance in different wind conditions.Few readers