Virtual Buoys
Dennis Smith
About this app
- Age 10
- Updated Jan 18, 2023
- OS IOS
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Virtual Buoys is a GPS navigation and fitness app for open-water training. Plan virtual buoy courses, get real-time guidance on water, and track performance metrics to train smarter and safer. Ideal for swimmers, paddlers, and triathletes seeking precise navigation and safety alerts during outdoor sessions.
Core features:
- Route planning with virtual waypoints and safety zones for lakes, rivers, and coastal routes
- Real-time GPS guidance with audio or haptic off-course alerts and distance-to-next-buoy
- Training analytics with pace, distance, splits, and smartwatch integration
Why it’s better: safety-focused design, accurate on-water navigation, easy setup, offline-ready maps. Keywords: open water swimming app, GPS navigation, fitness tracker, route planning, safety alerts
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How to use:
1. Download and install, then allow Location and Bluetooth permissions for accurate GPS and wearable support.
2. Create an account, set your activity type and units, and optionally connect your smartwatch or heart-rate monitor.
3. Plan your course by dropping virtual buoys on the map, set target distance or pace, and define a safety radius or no-go zones.
4. Start your session to follow the on-screen arrow and distance-to-next-buoy, and use audio or haptic cues to stay on course.
5. Finish to save your workout, review route, pace, and splits, and export or sync to your preferred health and fitness apps. For advanced use, download offline maps and customize alerts for currents, drift, or off-course thresholds.