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Configure and use trackings
  • How does the tracking works ?

    The map of your website shows your boat trip. In order to update the position of your boat, several different systems can be used to gather your position from your IridiumGo, your AIS device, your pho ......

  • Initialize navigation before using the live map and tracking

    Before you can use the map and tracking, you must go through an initialization step. This procedure will create the default tracking trace with its starting point. This process will only need to be pe ......

  • How does the manual tracking works ?

    The manual tracking system is another name for the map editor. With it you can add points on the map. Go on DashboardNavigation Map to access the map editor. Also read the article Use the map ......

  • Configure AIS tracking

    AIS tracking is possible if you have an MMSI number and an AIS transponder installed on board. What is a MMSI number ? Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers a ......

  • Configure and use the IridiumGo tracking

    If you own an IridiumGo device and you have a DATA subscription, you can use the Skipperblogs' IridiumGo tracking. You will find the IridiumGo app setup instruction on this page. How does th ......

  • Configure and use the tracking via E-mail

    You can use the email tracking with any e-mail account. Simply send an email to a private recipient address and following a specific formatting to transmit your location and other information. ......

  • Can I use Starkink for tracking ?

    Unfortunately no. Starlink provide offshore internet access but does not provide geolocation. It does use GPS geolocation for its own operation, but does not provide a usable location to the user. ......

  • Configure tracking via HF radio (Airmail)

    You can use Airmail to update your position automatically from your board computer. In order to connect to internet, Airmail require an active subscription by the Sailmail Association (see https://sai ......

  • The AIS tracking is off or lagging

    You have the AIS tracking enabled and configured, nevertheless the position isn't updated on the map? Why the AIS tracking isn't updating my position ? The tracking via AIS isn't 100% reliable a ......

  • How to update the visited countries list?

    Skipperblogs keep track of your achievements during your voyage and records every country you visited. With automatic tracking (Premium and Pro plan), the country is automatically added to the list; ......

  • Weather on the map

    For us sailors, weather is a big part of our concern. This is also true for our families and friends who are still on the ground following our journey. This is why the Skipperblogs' tracking map inclu ......

  • How to enable and use tracking via Whatsapp?

    Among many other available trackings, you can use your phone with Whatsapp to update your position on the map. Through a chat with Skipperblogs you share your position using native Whatsapp Live Locat ......