Recent Changes To The Web Site

Added map scale to Google maps (16 Apr 2012)
Website rebranding and style launched. (01 Feb 2011)
Navvygator 2.0.0.12 released automatically calculates angle to point satellite dish at when journey is stopped. (07 Oct 2010)
Navvygator 2.0.0.10 released which gives better operation with some GPS devices. (03 Oct 2010)
Navvygator 2.0.0.8 released which resolves a bug in Microsoft.NET platform when accessing some GPS devices. (16 Sep 2010)
Fixed a problem with the mapping data preventing route planning from working correctly. (05 Sep 2010)
Navvygator 2.0.0.7 launched, allows more control over GPS quality. (19 Aug 2010)
You now have the ability to change your own passwords to something more memorable. (16 Aug 2010)
Navvygator 2.0.0.6 version launched, containing minor bug fixes. (06 Jul 2010)
Navvygator 2.0.0.5 version launched, allows OSM maps to be pre-downloaded if you don't have the Internet on your boat. (29 Mar 2010)
Navvygator 2.0.0.3 version launched, including new line map feature and regional settings fixes for non-UK users (01 Feb 2010)
After months of real world testing, the first version of Navvygator launches to the public (01 Aug 2009)
Fixed weather display and added complete Waterway listings (21 Apr 2009)
Fixed an issue with maps not working in Google Earth 5 (26 Mar 2009)
Added new feature to allow users to reset their own passwords if they forget them. (27 Jan 2009)
Happy New Year from Water Explorer ! (01 Jan 2009)
New add POI feature in the interactive map so you can add in your favourite pubs! (05 Sep 2008)
Preperations for Navvygator - canal based sat nav public release soon (19 Aug 2008)
Major change to recorded journey maps - now show maps from OpenStreetMap for better quality and detail (18 Aug 2008)
Rewrote GPX import routines to provide accurate start and end times for GPS recorded journeys (27 Jul 2008)
Improved display of boats on realtime boat locations - no duplication. (13 Jul 2008)
New weather feature added to interactive map (11 Jul 2008)
Added display of total journey statistics to home page and 'my journeys' page. (06 Jul 2008)
Improved speed of interactive map by caching data - allows higher zoom levels. (02 Jul 2008)
Implemented graphical route planning tool and improvements to searching on the interactive map (29 Jun 2008)
Added basic journey route planning facility. (05 Jun 2008)
Journeys can now be filtered by group to aid display. Improved 'Set Starting Place' feature to display entire waterway name. (11 Feb 2008)
Ability to group journeys together is now available in the 'my journeys' page. (29 Jan 2008)
You can now split a long journey recording into seperate parts, see the 'modify' feature while viewing the journey detail. (28 Jan 2008)
New interactive waterways map (24 Jan 2008)
Improved viewing of a recorded journey, complete with map. Improved accuracy of distance covered. (17 Dec 2007)
Made the GPX upload facility work, you can now upload a recording from a GPS unit and have the journey automatically calculated for you! (13 Nov 2007)
Updated lots of map data to improve accuracy. New page so you can view map changes. (05 Nov 2007)
Added 'smoke trails' to boat locations so you can determine direction of travel. (01 Nov 2007)
Removal of Microsoft AJAX code to improve page download sizes and speeds. (20 Sep 2007)
Major overhaul of the journey recording facility based on user feedback. Simplification of pages for mobile usage. (26 Jul 2007)
Fixed issue where journey summary dates/times were incorrect after modifiying times. (16 Jul 2007)
The date & time can now be changed when modifying a journey. Improved the speed at which the Progress Map is created. (16 Jul 2007)
Created facility to modify journey date/times. This allow's people who create their journey's after the event to have accurate statistics and recordings. Use the Modify link when viewing the detail of a journey. (14 Jul 2007)
Began experimental feature to upload GPS recorded data which is automatically converted into a journey with full maps & statistics. (10 Jul 2007)