RYA SAFE TRX More than a mobile vessel tracking app The app provides all recreational boat users, particularly dinghy T SEA cruisers, PWC users, RIB users, canoers, kayakers, wind and kite surfers with an easily accessible and simple to use means that can SAFETY A inform HM Coastguard of their voyage plans and location in the event of distress. RYA SafeTrx is more than a mobile vessel tracking app, it is also a practical tool that provides safety information and the knowledge to be safer at sea. The explorer function provides weather information, port and marina contact details and VHF details based on your location when on the water. You can also share your journey and individual trip statistics, such as average speeds and distance, with friends and family on Facebook. How do I download RYA SafeTrx? The app is freely available to anyone who wants to be safer afloat. To download the app or to find out more information visit the RYA SafeTrx page (www. rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/keep-in-touch/SafeTrx). There you will also find a handy list of answers to user’s Frequently Asked Questions and features. It you do not want to use the app, but still want your vessel details to be available to HM Coastguard should you ever need assistance, there is the option to register an account and vessel details online at www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/keep-in-touch/safetrx 35 solenthandbook.com