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A Boaters Companion

Connect with each other on the water.

App Features

Plan a trip, event, shop, or post pictures and share stories all in one boating friendly app.

Interactive Map

An interactive map that includes places of interest that grows every day. Locations include boat ramps, fishing spots, dive locations, hiking trails, biking trails, hunting spots, outdoor businesses, plus you can add your own.

Local Weather & Tide Info

Location-based weather, forecasts, and tidal details in the area you are checking out! *Tidal details useful for offshore purposes.

Marine Marketplace

List locally or across the country. Community businesses can list for free and showcase specials or events.

Boating Community

Let’s face it, social media can become a very dark place. So why not share posts, images, or videos in the app that doesn’t allow for anger or negativity. Plus, location sharing and a SMART-SOS service to alert local users or friended app users when you need help.

Create & Share An Event

Create and organize your own RaftUp, TieUp, CoveUp or a fishing tournament, or any water event.

App Stats & Feedback

App Users

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New Users Added Daily

A little over 3 years ago my friends and I were in a boating accident. It was very scary and it took the first responders awhile to find us since we weren’t sure exactly where we were. As soon as I found out about RaftUp I downloaded it and told everyone I knew to download it. I have not needed to use the app yet but I feel so much more safe when on the boat with friends and family!!!

It’s also a great way to advertise your business!!!

Thank you RaftUp for keeping me friends and family safe!

Brittney Laine Bennett

App User

Blog

4 Reasons to Keep on Boating in the Fall

by Corey Boelkens | August 30, 2018 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

It’s a little hard to believe that Labor Day is already this weekend, but the signs are here! The kids are back at school, the evenings are starting to get a little crisp, there’s a heck of a lot less sunshine and a lot more weather. Autumn isn’t quite here, but the...

Knot your Average Mile

by Corey Boelkens | January 25, 2019 | Boat/Product Reviews | 0 Comments

One of the best ways to tell a true captain from just your average boater is the units with which they refer to their location, the wind, and the boat. While most people in the U.S. prefer to use the units miles for distance and miles per hour for speed, seasoned...

Top 7 Boating Lakes in the United States

by Corey Boelkens | May 30, 2019 | Our Picks & Lists, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Summer is here which means that boating across the US will begin to rise in popularity and become one of the top activities to enjoy. Are you on the hunt for the best boating lakes across the United States? Every region of the United States has unique experiences to...

3 Ways to Troubleshoot a Jet Ski Engine that won’t Start

by Corey Boelkens | October 16, 2018 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Last time we talked to Todd, he let us know what we should do to get a jet ski engine to start once it’s been soaked in a capsize. The RaftUp team got several responses asking for his advice on what to do when a jet ski hasn’t capsized, but it just won’t start. We...

How to Take Care of Your Vinyl Seats

by Corey Boelkens | January 15, 2019 | Boat/Product Reviews | 0 Comments

If you have ever been out on a recreational boat with friends for a day or even a few hours, you know it’s virtually impossible to keep your vinyl looking brand new. Simply sitting or leaning against the vinyl puts oils onto the seats which leads to them becoming dirt...