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Advanced Weather Integration for Safer Boating

by Savvy Navvy 12 Nov 04:00 PST
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Meteomatics, the global leader in weather intelligence, looks at how their data integration supports digital navigation for boaters.

For the past century, weather monitoring tools have been used to protect lives at sea by helping navigators to avoid dangerous conditions. Today, digital navigation apps providing real-time information, weather updates, and interactive maps are transforming the way sailors plan and execute their journeys.

Going beyond traditional forecast models

Meteomatics is the leading weather intelligence and technology company that creates precision forecasts of the weather's impact on businesses worldwide. Nearly 700 companies, including Tesla, Swiss Re, Airbus,Volkswagen, and EDF Energy, rely on Meteomatics for weather data that can significantly impact everything from energy savings, logistics, and process automation to risk management and product design.

Back in 2022 Meteomatics partnered with navigation app Savvy Navvy. It enabled boaters across the world to go beyond traditional forecast models like the ECMWF. Meteomatics is renowned for delivering hyperlocal weather information through innovative weather modeling and proprietary data aggregation techniques. The company gathers data from multiple global sources, including satellite imagery, radar measurements, ground stations, numerical models, and AI-based weather prediction models. Its proprietary model, the Meteomatics Mix, uses an intelligent algorithm capable of consistently providing the most reliable forecast for each location.

With Meteomatics' unique downscaling technology, which can refine forecasts down to 90 meters, Savvy Navvy can deliver a clear picture of weather conditions at a hyperlocal level, such as in narrow straits, bays, or around complex coastal topographies where weather patterns can shift drastically over short distances.

Savvy Navvy's integration of Meteomatics' technology allows boaters to see precise wind speeds and directions, wave heights, precipitation, and more, all presented in an intuitive format that is easy to understand. This granular level of detail, paired with the app's existing route optimisation features, ensures that boaters are better equipped to make informed decisions, enhancing both safety and enjoyment.

"Our collaboration with Savvy Navvy is about bringing our best-in-class weather intelligence to the hands of every boater. By leveraging the latest advancements in data modelling and downscaling, we provide unparalleled accuracy and granularity—empowering sailors to make better-informed decisions in real-time. This partnership enhances their safety and elevates the overall boating experience, making it easier to navigate even the most challenging conditions," says Dr. Martin Fengler, CEO of Meteomatics.

How the Integration Works

Savvy Navvy, known as the "Google Maps for boats", set out to simplify marine navigation by combining all essential tools into a single application. Today users can view weather layers seamlessly integrated into their navigation experience. With just a few taps, they can overlay wind, waves, or precipitation data on their planned route, set alerts for changing conditions, or explore different scenarios to find the safest and most efficient paths to their destinations.

By analysing the forecast along the entirety of a planned route, users can easily identify potential areas of concern, such as high winds or rough seas, and adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, Savvy Navvy's weather forecasts are complemented by tidal and current data, helping sailors anticipate how wind and water movements will interact, which can significantly influence fuel consumption, travel time, and overall comfort. Users can also choose to receive notifications based on their location and route, ensuring they stay informed about any sudden changes, even when they are away from their devices.

What it means for the boating community

The integration of Meteomatics' weather data into Savvy Navvy gives enhanced forecasts, allowing boaters to plan their outings with greater confidence, optimising their routes, and ultimately have more enjoyable experiences on the water.

"Many weather apps provide a raft of different weather forecasting models, almost expecting boaters to be meteorologists to get the most out of their sailing weather data. Teaming up with Meteomatics has enabled us to do that work for our users. They no longer have to switch between apps or websites to get a complete view of the conditions ahead. It's all there in Savvy Navvy, making navigation easier and safer," says Jelte Liebrand, Founder and CEO of Savvy Navvy.

For competitive sailors, Meteomatics' high-resolution wind data can be a game-changer, offering the precision needed to make split-second tactical decisions. For leisure boaters, being able to anticipate the development of weather systems and understand how conditions will evolve throughout the day can mean the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful one.

To find out more about weather forecasting in Savvy Navvy, visit www.savvy-navvy.com

To find out more about the Meteomatics ECMWF Mix model visit www.meteomatics.com

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