New Homepage Design in Waterway Guide Mobile App
Date Posted: October 8, 2024
Source: Staff Report

We are thrilled to announce a significant update to our app with a redesigned homepage that enhances how you access information and plan your trips. 

The new homepage is intuitively designed to help you quickly find the information you need right when you open the app. With a cleaner interface and enhanced navigation, you can now access a wide range of features with ease.

Key Features of the New Homepage

  • Plan Your Trip: Choose your desired cruising region to explore detailed resources such as our comprehensive cruising guides. This section also includes access to "Goin' Ashores" and "Preferred Destinations," providing insights into dining, entertainment, and local attractions that enhance your cruising experience.
  • Knowledge Center: Access a wealth of information directly from the homepage including our latest weekly news. Our Knowledge Center is filled with free resources, articles, and tips to inform and enhance your boating knowledge.
  • Urgent Navigation Alerts: With a dedicated section for urgent navigation alerts, you can stay ahead of any potential hazards or changes in waterway conditions, ensuring safer and smoother sailing.
  • Fuel Price Reports: Easily access the latest fuel price reports for your cruising area, helping you plan your fuel stops efficiently and cost-effectively.


The redesign of the homepage sets the stage for future enhancements that will bring even more value to your boating experience. Upcoming features include:

  • Easily Locatable Fuel Docks: We are introducing new icons on the map within our app to help you quickly locate fuel docks and more.
  • Deeper Dives into Nearby Marinas, Fuel, and Navigation Alerts: Get detailed insights into marinas, updated fuel information, and navigation alerts within your selected cruising regions for a comprehensive understanding of your surroundings.

This update enhances your ability to plan your boating trips and stay informed with ease. The new homepage is just the beginning of our journey to provide a more integrated and user-friendly digital experience.

If you don't immediately see the new homepage after our recent update, you may need to completely close out the app and reopen it. This action often prompts the app to refresh and load any new changes. Alternatively, you might need to manually update the app from your device's app store. To do this, simply go to your app store, search for our app, and tap 'Update' if the option is available. This ensures you have the latest version of our app, including all the new features and enhancements we've introduced to improve your boating experience.

We encourage all our users to explore the new homepage and discover how these changes make your boating lifestyle more enjoyable and informed. As always, we are dedicated to enhancing your experience and welcome any feedback on the new features and functionalities. Happy cruising!

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