Boat Trip Planner App
Plan better trips. Or just hit go and start moving.
Whether you’re mapping out a full day on the water or heading out for a quick run, First Mate’s Trip Planner gives you the tools to plan ahead — or skip the planning entirely.
Download First Mate and take control of every trip.
The Problem
Most Boat Trips Start With Guesswork
Unclear destinations
You head out without a clear route or plan.
Changing conditions
Weather and timing can shift faster than expected.
No trip history
Nothing recorded means nothing to learn from.
The Solution
Plan It Your Way – First Mate’s Trip Planner is built for real boating behaviour. Plan your trip in detail before you leave, or skip the setup and start moving with Quick Trip. However you use it, your journey is tracked, recorded, and ready to review – so every trip gets better over time.
Key Benefits
Plan Smarter Routes
Map out your journey before you leave.
Track Every Trip Automatically
Create a full digital history of your boating activity.
Quick Trip Mode
Skip the setup — press go and start tracking instantly.
Improve Over Time
Review past trips to make better decisions next time.
Stay Organised
All your trips stored in one place.
Less Guessing, More Enjoying
Spend less time planning and more time on the water.
How it Works
Flexible Trip Planning — Built for Real Use
Option 1: Full Planning
- Open Trip Planner
- Set your destination and route
- Review your trip details
- Start your journey
Option 2: Quick Trip (Most Popular)
- Open First Mate
- Tap “Start Trip”
- Go boating
FAQ's
What is our boat trip planner app?
A boat trip planner helps you map routes, track journeys, and store trip history so you can plan and improve your time on the water.
Do I have to plan every trip?
No First Mate includes a Quick Trip feature that lets you start tracking instantly without planning.
What does Quick Trip do?
Quick Trip records your movement, time, and route automatically while you’re out on the water.
Can I see my previous trips?
Yes all trips are stored in your logbook, giving you a full history of your boating activity.
Is this useful for short trips?
Absolutely — Quick Trip is designed specifically for short, spontaneous runs.
Build a Complete Boating System
First Mate connects your trips with everything else, creating a more complete and organised boating system. Every journey is automatically recorded in your Boat Logbook, trip activity helps power your Maintenance Tracker by keeping usage and service intervals aligned, and Anchor Alarm (Anchor Mate) helps keep you safe when you stop. Everything works together in one place, making it easier to plan, track, maintain, and protect your time on the water.
Plan Less. Enjoy More.
Boating should feel easy not overcomplicated.
Whether you plan every detail or just hit go, First Mate helps you get more out of every trip.
Download First Mate today and start tracking your next trip.
