Anchor Alarm App for Boats
Know instantly if your boat drifts — sleep with confidence.
Never wake up in a panic wondering if your anchor is holding. First Mate’s Anchor Alarm (Anchor Mate) monitors your position in real time and alerts you the moment your boat moves outside your set zone.
Download First Mate and anchor with confidence.
The Problem
Every Boater Knows This Feeling.
You drop anchor, you check your position, then check it again… and again. Is the anchor holding? Are we drifting? Did the wind just change? Are we too close to shore or other boats? Anchoring should be relaxing — but for most boat owners, it’s anything but.
The Solution
Meet Anchor Mate – Your Digital Anchor Watch
First Mate’s Anchor Alarm keeps constant watch over your boat so you don’t have to. Once activated, Anchor Mate tracks your position and instantly alerts you if your boat drifts outside your defined safety zone. No guessing, no stress, no constant checking — just peace of mind.
Key Benefits
Sleep Easy at Anchor
Get instant alerts if your boat moves.
Set Your Own Safety Zone
Customise your anchor radius based on your surroundings.
Real-Time Position Monitoring
Your boat is tracked continuously, not just periodically.
Reduce Risk of Damage
Avoid grounding, collisions, and costly mistakes.
Confidence in Changing Conditions
Wind shifts, tide changes — you’re always covered.
Quick and Easy Setup
Get your anchor alarm running in seconds with a simple, user-friendly setup.
How it Works
Simple. Fast. Reliable.
Drop anchor as normal, then open First Mate, set your safety zone, and activate Anchor Mate.
That’s it, your boat is now being monitored. If it drifts beyond your set radius, you’ll be alerted immediately.
FAQ's
What is an anchor alarm?
An anchor alarm is a system that alerts you when your boat drifts outside a set radius from where you dropped anchor.
How accurate is the First Mate anchor alarm?
First Mate uses real-time positioning to continuously monitor your boat’s location and detect movement instantly.
Do I need internet for it to work?
The app relies on your device’s GPS using google or apple to track your location.
Build a Complete Boating System
Pair Anchor Mate with other First Mate features: Boat Logbook – keep a full history of your vessel, Maintenance Tracker – never miss a service, and Trip Planner – plan safer journeys. All in one app.
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Used by Boaters Across Australia
From the Gold Coast to Sydney and beyond, First Mate helps boat owners anchor safely and confidently. Stop Checking. Start Relaxing.
Monitor your anchor with Anchor Mate
