Boat Buddies

Sail together, even when you're miles apart. Boat Buddies turns your iPhone into a live map of your boating crew. See where your friends are, what they're doing, and what they're listening to — and let them watch your back when you set off across the harbor. SEE YOUR FLEET LIVE • Friends' boats appear on a real-time map, updated as they move • Tap any boat to see captain, status, speed, heading, and now-playing music • Add friends in seconds with a 6-character Crew ID or QR scan SAFETY-FIRST FEATURES • File a Float Plan with destination, ETA, and a designated watcher • Your watcher gets an alert if you don't check in safely • Real-time marine weather: wind, waves, temperature, sea state • Live speed and heading display at the top of the map RAFT UP TOGETHER • Plan a raft-up by tapping a spot on the map • Invite friends from your fleet with one tap • See everyone gathering in one place FIND YOUR WAY • Optional OpenSeaMap nautical chart overlay with buoys, lights, and harbors • Tap marinas and fuel docks for directions in Apple Maps • Live navigation status: Underway, Anchored, or Docked SHARE THE VIBE • Connect Spotify to show your fleet what's playing on your boat • See your friends' tracks in real time PRIVACY-FIRST • Your location is only shared with friends you explicitly add • No ads, no tracking, no selling your data • Free to use Whether you're sailing the Newport coast, fishing the Great Lakes, or anchored at a hidden cove, Boat Buddies keeps your crew connected and your shore contact informed. Fair winds.