Groundings remain among the most common reasons for on-water assistance calls in the United States. In response, BoatUS has partnered with the navigation technology company Savvy Navvy to help improve navigation safety for recreational boaters by addressing critical skills gaps, particularly among inexperienced boaters. Savvy Navvy combines charts, tides, weather, and routing into a single app. Earlier this year, Savvy Navvy introduced NMEA Connect, allowing the app to integrate directly with NMEA-enabled onboard instruments. This delivers real-time data and enhanced AIS visibility, helping users maintain a clearer picture of traffic, conditions, and route safety. The app’s smart routing function calculates optimal routes and dynamic ETAs using live weather, tide data, vessel specifications, and local regulations. Through the partnership, BoatUS members — more than 740,000 nationwide — will receive a discount on Savvy Navvy Premium, expanding access to advanced navigation features. “BoatUS does great work for its members, and its mission to eliminate preventable recreational boating accidents aligns perfectly with why we founded Savvy Navvy,” said David Cusworth, head of partnership and innovation at Savvy Navvy. “As a leader in digital navigation, we firmly believe in formal training, understanding navigation, and knowing what’s going on in the background while the app is doing the heavy lifting. With human error and inexperience behind so many on-water incidents, this partnership enables more boaters to access Savvy Navvy, enhancing safety and peace of mind whilst out on the water.” BoatUS Director of Partnerships Elio Betty added that the goal is a “seamless navigational experience when on the water and ensure our members reach their destination safely.” With more than three million downloads globally, Savvy Navvy is gaining traction as a practical navigation aid. Check out Triton's latest issue.