Resources
Guides and explainers for connectivity, positioning, AIS, and practical onboard data workflows.
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Our Beat Program Opens on April 16
Wakekeeper's Beat Program opens on April 16, marking the 10-year anniversary of Boaty McBoatface's public vote moment.
Successful Sea Trials with Sail in Asia
Wakekeeper completed successful sea trials with Sail in Asia, validating reliable live tracking and practical on-water workflows.
Wakekeeper Beta Program Update
Press update on the current beta program and availability of member testing accounts on request.
Why Cellular Data Signal Travels So Far Across Water
Open water often allows mobile signal to travel farther than expected. Here is what changes over the sea, typical range expectations, and how frequency bands affect distance.
Can Wakekeeper Be Used with Starlink?
Yes. Wakekeeper works on data-connected, GPS-enabled devices, so Starlink can be used as the connectivity layer while onboard positioning and cloud sync continue as normal.
How Positioning Works on Mobile Devices
Modern phones and tablets blend several positioning methods: satellite GNSS, cellular timing context, Wi-Fi signals, and onboard sensors. Here is how each piece contributes.
AIS Deep Dive: How It Differs from Connected App Databases
AIS and cloud-connected app tracking can look similar on a map, but they are not the same system. This guide explains transmission paths, data integrity, and where NMEA data fits.
Comparisons
Navionics vs Wakekeeper
Feature-by-feature comparison focused on digital logs, social features, and multi-vessel flotilla syncing.
Wakekeeper vs SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
A practical comparison of automated trip logging, GPS tracking visibility, and day-to-day workflow for sailors.