The contest has been extended to September 30th, and we’ve doubled the number of points you receive for taking actions in the Argo App!
That means more boating fun and more ways to win with Argo! It may be the end of August, but there’s still a lot more boating fun to be had this season!
To help you make the most of the season, we’re EXTENDING Argo’s Dog Days of Summer Boating Contest — our BIGGEST CONTEST YET — with cash prizes and lots of swag to win!
Beginning August 4th, start earning reward points for contributions you make in the Argo app while you’re on the water. Reach certain levels before the contest ends on September 30th, you will win Argo swag, and EVERYONE is entered for a chance to win CASH PRIZES!!
Ways to Earn Reward Points: (see in-app instructions below)
Earn points for these activities in the app from August 4 – September 30, 2023:
- Add at least one Affiliation to your profile – 20 points
- Add Reviews on existing places in the app – 20 points each
- Add Hazard, Map Issue or Local Advice pins to the main map – 10 points each
- Add Comments or Thumbs Up/Down on Hazard, Map Issue or Local Advice pins in your area – 10 points each
- Add No Wake Zone markers (start and end) to the main map – 20 points per zone (this feature is coming soon)
That’s all you need to do to get credit for your contributions — we’ll track your points to your Argo profile for you!
Prizes for Reward Points:
At the end of the contest we’ll tally your points & reward you based on points level:
- 200 pts = Argo hat, floating keychain & sticker
- 500 pts = Argo t-shirt, hat floating keychain, window cling & sticker
- 1,000 pts = Argo swag bag with t-shirt, hat, dry bag, koozie, floating keychain, window cling & sticker
Grand Prizes:
All participants entered in an end-of-the-summer drawing.
- 1st – $250
- 2nd – $100
- 3rd – $75
The contest has been extended and now runs from August 4 – September 30, 2023! There is no purchase necessary to enter, and all Argo app users are eligible to participate. Entries are subject to review and will be verified by the Argo team. Void where prohibited.
In-App Instructions
As an Argo boater you already know that Argo is the easiest way to create safe and fast routes, and we’re hoping this new campaign will help you take advantage of the many other amazing features in the app!
Here are additional instructions to help you participate and earn reward points in the contest.
Add Affiliations to Profile – 20 Points
Adding affiliations to your boat profile, such as a marina or yacht club, is a great way for other boaters you may know to find you in the app. We want to make sure that you are only entering affiliations that are relevant to you, so you only need to enter one affiliation to earn 20 points.
To add an affiliation, go to Settings, My Profile and select Edit Affiliations
See Full Tutorial
Add Reviews on Existing Places in App – 20 Points each
Let other boaters know your opinion about local marinas, restaurants, dock bars, and more! Adding Reviews in the app is a great way to rack up some reward points. We’ll give you 10 points for each review submitted in the app.
To submit a review, tap on a place in the app (such as a marina or restaurant), write a review and rate the place.
See Full Tutorial
Add Hazard, Map Issue or Local Advice pins to the main map – 10 Points each
Creating Report Pins will help other boaters get the most up-to-date information about boating hazards, local advice, map issues and more. Each Report Pin you add will earn 5 points. Note this applies ONLY to verified hazards, map issues, or local advice pins.
To add pins, select the
icon from the main map and drop the appropriate pin in the desired location.
See Full Tutorial
Add Comments or Thumbs Up/Down on Hazard, Map Issue or Local Advice pins in your area – 10 points each
During this contest you’ll likely see more pins on the map. This is a great opportunity to tap into the power of crowdsourcing by adding your comments or thumbs up/down. Each time you react to a hazard, map issue or local advice pin you’ll earn 5 points!
To add comments or thumbs up/down on pins, tap on the pin on the map and enter your comment or thumbs up/down. Note that other boaters will be able to see your comments.
See Full Tutorial
Add No Wake Zone markers (start and end) to the main map – 20 points per zone (this feature is coming soon)
Adding markers for the start and end of No Wake Zones is an important step toward updating our charts, not only to make boaters aware of these areas, but to improve our ETA calculations. We recently added a new Navigation Pin to mark the start and end of No Wake Zones that includes any speed limit (if applicable).
To add no wake zone markers, tap on the
If you need help or have any questions, be sure to reach out to us at support@argonav.io.
