Offline Chart Packs
How to download an offline chart pack?
Let's walk through the process of downloading offline packs in savvy navvy. This feature allows you to have access to charts and weather data even when you're off the grid or without an internet connection. Here are the steps: Open savvy navvy: Launch the savvy navvy app on your Android or iOS device. Access the Offline Charts Section: Click on the three horizontal lines (often referred to as "hamburger menu") located at the top left corner of your screen. FroFew readersHow to use an already downloaded offline pack?
Let’s dive into how to use an already downloaded offline pack in savvy navvy. This feature is incredibly useful for sailors who want to access charts and data even when they’re off the grid or without an internet connection. Here are the steps: Open savvy navvy: Launch the savvy navvy app on your device. Access the Chart View: Navigate to the main chart view. You'll see the familiar map interface with your boat's position (if GPS is enabled). Ensure Your Offline PFew readersHow to update an offline pack you've downloaded?
Updating your offline packs is essential to ensure you have the latest chart and weather data at your fingertips. Follow these steps to keep your savvy navvy app current: Open savvy navvy: Launch the savvy navvy app on your Android or iOS device. Access the Offline Charts Section: Click on the three horizontal lines (often referred to as the "hamburger menu") located at the top left corner of your screen. From the menu, select "Offline Charts." Check for UpdaFew readersHow to rename or delete an offline chart pack?
Let's explore how to rename or delete an offline pack in savvy navvy. Managing your downloaded chart packs is essential for keeping your navigation data organized. Here are the steps: Open savvy navvy: Launch the savvy navvy app on your Android or iOS device. Access the Offline Charts Section: Click on the three horizontal lines (often referred to as the "hamburger menu") located at the top left corner of your screen. From the menu, select "Offline Charts."Few readers
How do I plot a route?
Just two clicks and you're done... How to plot your route with savvy navvy So you've signed up to savvy navvy and you'd like to plot your route, but you're not quite sure how? Don't worry we're here to help! Simply follow these steps. Once in the app find your starting point on savvy navvy's chart. In this example we are starting at Poole in the UK, so we zooPopularDoes savvy navvy adjust my route in real-time?
GPS Tracking savvy navvy provides a GPS Tracking mode which enables you to view your live position and check your Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG) instantly. Quick distance calculations Circles around your location quickly show the distance between your boat and key features around you so you can do quick calculations on the go. Exporting your route When you plot a rouPopularHow do I export a route to my Chartplotter?
savvy navvy users of the Explore and Elite plans can export a route for use in a chartplotter. To do this: plot a route first, then the menu option will appear in the "3-dot" menu to the top right of the screen click on the menu to export the route as an industry-standard GPX file (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helPopularUser guide and Tutorial videos
You're unsure on where to start with savvy navvy? Not sure in what all the features do or just want to take complete advantage of the app? We have prepared a comprehensive guide for you to get the most out of our application! You can find the page of our User Guide at this link: User Guide PageSome readersWhy can't I see charted depths in my area on the chart?
To see charted depth, click once on the chart and you will see depth information appear on the screen. If this doesn't happen then it's likely because we don’t yet have chart data for that area. Check out our chart coverage map for the latest areas we cover. We are working daily with hydrographic offices to expand our chart coverage arSome readersChart types (Night Mode, Satellite) and Chart details (Wind, Tides, and Radar)
Savvy Navvy offers a range of useful overlays to enhance your boating experience - Wind, Tidal Streams, and Clouds & Rain. These provide critical information for safe and efficient navigation. In this help article, we'll walk you through how to toggle these overlays on and off within the Savvy Navvy app. Both the types and detail overlays can be found by pressing the second icon from the top on the right-hand side of the screenSome readersWhere can I see TWD, SOG and COG?
Ok, so you've created a route, now how can you see the details? You can see your SOG and COG by tapping on the GPS tab OR in the Preview mode Another place where you can see all the information in one place is the "Details" panel: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/32e0a556f5730800/Few readersCan savvy navvy suggest the best departure time?
What's the best time to leave the marina? Currently we don’t suggest what day and time you should leave, what we do is plot the best route to sail based on the day and time you select. What you can do is set your date and scroll through the times throughout that day to see the effect on your route, which will quickly show you which time is best. If you would like to see a feature that suggests a date and time within a given weather window then please do let us know (https://www.savvy-nFew readersWhat time zone do you use?
Routes are based on your local time Wondering if our route times are based on UTC, BST or something else? The answer is: that depends on where you are. All the times shown in savvy navvy, are shown in the time of your device. So if your phone or laptop is set to UK time and you plot a route from from Cowes Isle of Wight to The Hague in The Netherlands, then the times we show you will be in BST time. Even if you reverse the route, it will still show you the times relative to your phone settFew readersWhat does clicking "preview" show
Once you've dropped your pins, you will start to see an information bar on the left showing you location coordinates of each pin along with depth, wind and tidal data. At this stage you can also adjust your departure date and time to see the effect on your route. Once you have dropped your pins, and are happy with them, click Plot Route. Once you've clicked plot route, savvy navvy will automatically caFew readersDoes savvy navvy support Imperial or Metric units?
We support both Savvy navvy supports both imperial and metric measurement units. Here's how to toggle between the two. Login to your savvy navvy account. Once you're in the app click on the three "dashes" or lines on the top left of your screen as shown here. Once you click on the three lines you will see a screen with a bunch of options, click Settings. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdeFew readersCan I make a passage plan for the future?
You can plan sailing trips for the future in two ways. 1. With the Depart at function Once your route is plotted you will see the Depart at just under the search bar at the top of the screen: 2. The other, more comprehensive option, is with the Schedule feature. This feature is to the right of the Depart at and again under the search bar. When you tap on it you will beFew readersSet your departure time and day
Alter your departure time and date to estimate the best time to leave the marina Picking the right departure time can make the difference between champagne sailing and having to listen to the motor for hours as you battle through miles of no wind. Set your departure time With savvy navvy you can pick your departure time and see how your route will be affected, just like you do in Google maps. Drop your start and finish pins (as well as any waypoints as required) and you will see a menu baFew readersWhy does it say my route will take years to sail?!
“That can’t be right??” we hear you say :) It’s not, and it’ll soon be fixed. Let me explain why it happens. Today, savvy navvy assumes that you’re sailing the entire route. This means that if there are very light winds on that day (say, 2 knots) then if you were to try to sail you would move very (very!) slowly. At 0.0001 knots it would literally take you years to sail to your destination. Very soon you’ll be able to set a minimum wind speed for when you usually switch on your engine to motorFew readersCan I ask for alternate routes?
At the moment savvy navvy is set up to give you the best possible route, taking into account real-time wind, tide and chart data. At the moment we provide you with one optimal route. If you would like to amend that route you can drop multiple waypoints to ensure you go "via" any specific areas. In the future we will be working on providing alternative routes based on how you like to sail, such as racing or cruising mode, so stay tuned! If you have any questions or feedback please contact oFew readersWhat does "minimum speed to sail" mean?
The minimum SOG your boat needs to sail The setting 'minimum speed to sail' is the minimum Speed Over Ground (SOG) your boat needs to have in order to sail. If the boat is moving slower than this savvy navvy will suggest you turn the engine on. For example: if there's moderate but favourable wind, you might get a decent boat speed of six knots, but because of a strong current your actual speed over ground is more like three knots. If you have set your minimum sail speed at four knots,Few readersCan I change the minimum depth for my boat?
Absolutely! When you are in the web app you can click the menu bar on the left, then go into Boat Settings and from there you can adjust the minimum depth for your boat. Here are some screenshots that might be helpful. 1. Click the three black bars on the top left of the web app. 2.Click on Settings (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/20f483c6c41d7a00/Few readers