SeaMemo
Friends radar: who is where on the water?
The friends radar shows you on a map and a globe where your sailing friends are right now. Positions are only shared while a trip is being recorded, only with confirmed friends and only approximately, to around ten kilometres. You can switch sharing off at any time.
How the friends radar works
- Find friends by name or email and send a request.
- The other person accepts or declines. Open requests are listed under Pending.
- While you are recording a trip, your approximate positions appear on the map and globe.
- The friends list shows who is sharing right now, who was last seen where and who is inactive.
What it is good for
- Meeting up: chartering in Croatia the same week? The radar shows whether you can meet in the same harbour one evening.
- Following along: keep up with friends on a delivery or a long passage without constantly asking.
- Inspiration: see where others sail and collect ideas for your next trip.
Privacy first
A location is sensitive data, especially when the boat is lying unattended in a bay. That is why the friends radar is deliberately restrained: no public map, only confirmed friends, only while recording and only to around ten kilometres. Your statistics in the sailor profile are likewise visible only to friends and crew members.
You don't need the radar for your own crew on board: anyone in the same trip already shares route, photos and legs. See Crew.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can see my position?
Only users whose friend request you accepted or who accepted yours. And only while you are recording a trip.
How precise is the shared position?
Approximate, to around ten kilometres. People see the sailing area, not the bay or the berth.
Can I switch sharing off?
Yes, at any time under Share my position.
How do I find friends?
Search by name or email address. The other person gets a request and can accept or decline it.