Digital Navigation: How Smart Technology Is Transforming Life Onboard
Recreational sailing is rapidly evolving thanks to smart technology. Today, tools like rugged tablets allow sailors to access key information in real time, significantly improving safety, efficiency, and onboard experience. Far from replacing traditional navigation, technology complements and enhances it. In this context, solutions like SailProof have become an essential ally for those seeking to […]
Sailing Under Pressure: Why Will Harris Trusts SailProof in Elite Offshore Racing
In high-performance offshore sailing, reliability is everything. When conditions are extreme and decisions must be made instantly, having access to accurate data—anytime, anywhere on the boat—can make all the difference. For British offshore sailor Will Harris, recognized for his leadership and performance at the highest level of the sport, this is not theoretical—it’s daily reality. […]
Navigate Smarter: Best Route Planning Apps for Your Tablet

As we steadily progress into a digital world, more and more apps are being developed to cover the needs of basically everything. The sailing world offers no exception. Navigating the seas and its dangers once required sophisticated skills, complicated technologies, and expensive instruments. It also meant carrying a bulky set of maps. Nowadays, a smartphone […]
qtVlm on SailProof: Professional Navigation at Your Fingertips

Whether you’re planning routes ashore or navigating offshore, qtVlm is a high-performance navigation software designed for sailors who demand precision, reliability, and analytical depth —qualities it shares with SailProof devices. With SailProof devices, qtVlm becomes even more powerful, giving you a complete, professional navigation experience from the moment you step on board. qtVlm may seem like an […]
SailProof Resellers: Our Technology, Now Closer to You
One of SailProof’s key milestones in recent years has been the growth of our international reseller network. What started as a 100% online project has evolved into a carefully built ecosystem of trusted partners, making SailProof technology easier to access wherever you sail. At SailProof, we believe that choosing navigation equipment is not only about […]
Green Friday Offer: Free Bone Conduction Headphones + Up to 15% Off
The perfect combination for your SailProof: the best-selling bone conduction headphones in Asia. This year, we’re celebrating Green Friday with a special offer that perfectly complements your SailProof device while maintaining our ecological commitment to the mangrove ecosystem. For the third consecutive year, we are partnering with Graine de Vie, the NGO dedicated to forest restoration and the […]
Weather Routing, GRIB Files, and Weather Forecasting: How to Optimize Your Voyage
Weather is the most crucial component of sailing and is a decisive factor for safety, comfort, and the successful implementation of any sailing trips or races. Nowadays, technology and innovation have progressed so far that with just a little basic knowledge and understanding, most of us can make informed decisions based on the available weather […]
Controlling your autopilot from your Android tablet
To some, it might sound a bit like science fiction, but then again, fiction is catching up to us rapidly. Innovations happen daily and can prove to be of great help. The sailing world is full of them too, and we can all benefit from smart–and often cheap–solutions. Marine autopilot control on Android is less […]
Are chartplotters being replaced by marine rugged tablets?
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
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 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 […]
Sunlight Readable Touchscreen Monitor: Benefits of an LCD screen
How is screen brightness measured? Screen brightness is commonly measured in terms of luminance, which quantifies the intensity of light emitted from a display. The primary unit for this measurement is candelas per square meter (cd/m²), also referred to as nits. When it comes to smart phones and tablets the typical measurements that consumers will […]
Maximize Your Boat Management with SailProof Tablets
Can you imagine managing your boat more easily and efficiently, all from one device? With SailProof tablets for boat management, sailors can transform how they handle their vessels, providing a centralized digital solution for everything from navigation to maintenance. Rugged and reliable, SailProof tablets allow boat owners to manage documentation, schedule maintenance, and track expenses securely […]
Choosing the Best Boat Tablet Mount for Your SailProof Tablet
Have you ever wondered where to secure your SailProof Tablet on board? If you don’t want to hold it by hand, where is the right place to leave it? And the most important question: how can you keep it fixed and stable? The answer lies in the ROKK tablet Mount by Scanstrut, the best mount […]
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 […]
Come and explore our devices at Hiswa te Water
Mark your calendars from Wednesday, August 28th to Sunday, September 1st, 2024, and visit us at Stand KB34, where we’ve partnered with Smartmarine to showcase our innovative devices. Are you curious about the performance of our SailProof tablet? Want to compare our devices firsthand? Come say hello at the largest in-water boat show in Northern […]
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 […]
Essential Guide to Marine Navigation Charts
How did the most famous sailors navigate? What is left of that historical era of adventure and exploration? Discover the evolution of marine navigation charts with this comprehensive guide. Learn how these essential tools have transitioned from traditional paper to advanced, rugged tablets, enhancing your nautical knowledge and skills! Marine navigation charts have been the […]