Ditch

Ditch - Boating Navigation Reimagined

Ditch is an innovative navigation application designed specifically for captains who seek the smartest routes and the most efficient way to navigate their boats. By leveraging advanced AI, Ditch analyzes billions of data points to empower confident navigation. Our proprietary Smart Path™ technology considers AIS data and local knowledge to create the safest and most efficient routes for your boat.

Key Features

Breadth & Depth

Ditch combines multiple sources of satellite-based AIS data with high-resolution NOAA depth soundings and US Army Corps of Engineers bathymetry surveys, offering unparalleled coverage and detail. This ensures that you have access to the most comprehensive and accurate information available.

Constant Evolution

We are continuously expanding our data sources and refining our algorithms, ensuring that Smart Path™ is always learning and improving. The latest version of Ditch utilizes roughly 10 times the amount of data compared to previous iterations, making your navigation experience more robust and reliable.

Recency

We prioritize fresh data, filtering out outdated information to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date recommendations. This commitment to recency ensures that you always have the latest insights when navigating.

Transparency

Empowering our users is at the core of our mission. That’s why we provide a layer that allows captains to visualize a sample of the AIS data that Smart Path™ uses to generate routes. This transparency provides valuable insights into the decision-making process and helps build trust in our technology.

Comprehensive Picture

By combining NOAA depths, USACE bathymetry, and satellite AIS data, we give captains a comprehensive view of the underwater landscape and vessel traffic patterns, providing a unique advantage in route planning. In addition to NOAA depth sounding contours, Ditch includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers survey data (where available) at no extra cost.

AI-Powered Navigation

Our cutting-edge technology analyzes millions of miles of real-world boating data. Ditch creates the optimal route for your boat, ensuring that you can focus on the thrill of discovery and safer boating.

Effortless Exploration

Ditch suggests safe and efficient routes, letting you focus on the adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a novice, Ditch makes navigation easier and more enjoyable.

GPS Location

Ditch uses your mobile device to provide marine navigation and boat chart information that is relevant to you. This ensures that you always have the most accurate and up-to-date information at your fingertips.

Filter & Customize

Routes created in Ditch can be filtered based on boat size and other factors that matter to you. Routes made by captains that you like to follow can be quickly identified by color, making it easy to find the best paths.

Make Your Mark

Quickly mark important places on the map, and search for landmarks. All devices running Ditch, and the Ditch web site, are automatically updated with your data, ensuring a seamless experience across all platforms.

Empowering Every Captain

We are a problem-solving, innovation-driven boat navigation app that's not just disrupting the market but elevating the entire boating experience. We don’t replace your expertise; we enhance it. We’re not just changing the map; we’re changing the way you experience the water. We’re committed to empowering every captain, new or experienced, to navigate with clarity and confidence.

Ditch. Boating Navigation Reimagined.