Does 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 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 zooPopularCan I export the passage planning data into my chart plotter?
You can export your route waypoints into a GPX file, which you will then be able to import in to your chart plotter. Here are some screen shots for you :) Plot your route... Export route... If you're on a phone or tablet your route will be emailed to the emPopularDownload offline charts and weather
Downloading chart and weather packs savvy navvy supports "offline mode" where you can download your charts for use when you're out of range of signal or internet. Below you'll find screenshots with steps on how to download an offline chart pack in the savvy navvy app. Click on the three hashes on the top left of your screen: ThenSome readersHow 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/helSome 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 arFew readersTurning on wind data
In short yes, savvy navvy shows you wind data in real-time! When you log into our app you will see there are a number of icons on the right hand-side of your browser. Below the wind icon is circled, you can tell it is on as you can see the wind streams and the icon is blue. If the icon is blue then you have turned on wind data and you will be able to sFew 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 readersDoes it work offshore?
Absolutely! You can use savvy navvy for quick day trips, as well as longer passages. Having said that, our algorithms are currently optimised for passage plans of two to four days. So big ocean crossings take a fair bit longer to compute, and sometimes time out. We're working on getting these longer routes optimised in the near future as well, so stay tuned! If you have any questions or feedback please contact our team at ahoy@sFew readersUser 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 PageFew readersIs there a chart key/legend?
We use standard chart symbols to help users navigate the seas safely. These symbols are internationally recognized and used by mariners around the world. They are designed to convey important information about hazards, landmarks, and other features of the sea, such as the location of buoys, rocks, and other underwater obstacles. While the use of standard chart symbols is essential for safe navigation, it can also be challenging for some users to understand their meaning. That'sFew 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 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 readersCan I make a passage plan for the future?
Yes, you can plan sailing trips for the future. When you plot your route you will see the Schedule function appear in the panel under the search bar. When you tap on it you will be presented with the different departure times, from which you can choose the one that best suits your needs. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/695e6d833473f000/c175fb98-9991-44aaFew 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 readersHow do I change the boat speed over the water in knots?
The boat speed is determined by the type and length of the boat (which together dictate the hull speed), and obviously the weather. You can change the length of the boat and the type under Boat Settings, which you can find under the menu with the three dashes on the top left side of your screen, like this: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2d83acc5a122660Few 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 readersCan I print my route?
Is it possible to print my route with savvy navvy onto paper? Not just yet :( With savvy navvy you can export your route waypoints into a GPX file, which you will then be able to import into your chart plotter. We haven’t yet implemented a feature that will let you physically print out your detailed route plan onto paper, but it is something we’re considering for the future. So if you’d like to see it added please let us know!Few 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 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 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 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 readersSetting your Departure Time
Change your Departure Time in response to tides or weather The Tide, Weather and Routing tabs have a time scroll bar or adjuster. This will appear once a pin is dropped or, on the Routing tab, once a route is calculated. On the Tide and Weather tabs, you can drop a pin to set the location for checking tide or weather, and move the slider to evaluate different Departure times. Once you move to the Routing tab, the Departure Time will stay at the time you chose on the Tide or Weather tabs. WFew 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