Are chartplotters being replaced by marine rugged tablets?

Navigator of the Northwest Passage expedition checking weather parameters and direction on a SailProof tablet.

Chartplotters: The Evolution Before the advent of chartplotters and digital navigation, mariners relied on a combination of paper charts, compasses, sextants, and dead reckoning to plot their courses. These traditional methods, while effective and time-tested, required extensive knowledge, skill, and continuous monitoring. Navigating through complex waterways, avoiding hazards, and accounting for tides and currents were […]

Essential Sailing Gear Guide

Sailor from the North West Expedition holding a 10-inch SailProof tablet while sailing, with glaciers in the background.

Discover the top sailing gear essentials in our comprehensive guide. From safety equipment to maintenance and repair kits, we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared for your next nautical adventure. In this article, we’ll focus on must-have sailing gear, while highlighting why technology such as our SailProof tablet is especially on board. Safety Equipment Safety is […]

Protect Your Waterproof SailProof Tablet from Salt

SailProof SP10X tablet next to a winch during a rainy sailing session, with water droplets on the screen.

SailProof waterproof tablets are designed to withstand the harshest marine conditions, but there is a silent enemy that can affect all the devices on board: saltwater exposure. Our tablets are IP67-certified and this rating guarantees protection against liquid ingress, including saltwater. However, environmental exposure without proper care and unforeseen factors can still affect the device […]

Black Friday Special

Black Friday Special: 10% Off + Plant 10 Mangroves with every purchase! We have an exciting Black Friday offer that not only saves you money but also contributes to a greener, more sustainable planet. This Green Friday, we are thrilled to partner once again with Graine de Vie, a dedicated NGO with a mission to […]

Navigating the Waterways with your SailProof 

The term “waterway” refers to navigable rivers and canals designed to be used mainly by inland waterway crafts. Many of the available options are likely unknown to most of us. Yet, with their unique beauty, history, and charm, they offer a great playground as well as a means to transport boats inland or across different seas, thus […]

Why Mangroves are Important and How we are Protecting them

Did you know that your purchase with SailProof during Green Friday helped to plant mangroves in Madagascar? For the second year running, we partnered with the NGO Graine de Vie to contribute to the restoration of mangrove ecosystems. In this post, we will explore why mangroves are crucial to our sea ecosystems, discuss our ongoing […]

Sailing into new horizons with the America’s Cup and BlueTechPort!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news and updates about SailProof’s journey into the world of sailing and maritime innovation.  SailProof part of the 37th America’s Cup SailProof is proud to announce our involvement as providers for the 37th America’s Cup—an event that represents the pinnacle of yacht racing and sailing excellence. This prestigious […]

Refurbished tablets in our e-shop

We are now selling limited quantities of refurbished tablets in our e-shop. These tablets are new or almost new and in excellent condition; if not specified, the model is the SP08A, close to the current model (SP08AS) but without wet and glove touch capabilities.Some can have minor scratches (but never in vital parts like the […]

The sailor’s brain

Do you really know what is going on inside the brain of a sailor? Find it on Latitudes Attitudes Magazine: https://latsatts.com/2013/02/sailors-brain/cruising-outpost-brain/