How Argo helps cruising clubs stay organized, connected, and stress-free on the water
Cruising with a group is one of the best parts of club membership—until you’re the one leading it.
Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic. But honestly, between picking destinations, creating itineraries, and planning routes, there’s a lot that goes into making a cruise run smoothly. Add in sending updates, answering questions, and making sure no one gets left behind—and cruise leaders often juggle more than they bargained for.
And while most leaders have their go-to systems—email, VHF, maybe even a paper chart—it can still feel like herding cats once the cruise begins. That’s where Argo comes in: a free navigation app that helps cruising clubs plan easily and communicate more effortlessly along the way.
Argo Groups: The Smarter Way to Lead a Cruise
Argo’s free Group feature was made with club leaders in mind. Create a private Group for your cruising club or a specific trip to give your members one easy place to coordinate everything.
Once members join (which only takes seconds), your Group becomes a central hub:
Easily Share the Route with Everyone
Upload or create your cruise route options in Argo and share it to the Group feed. No more email threads or printouts. Members can view the route(s), ask questions, or give it a quick thumbs-up.
See Member Boats in Real Time
During the cruise, members can see everyone in your group right on the map! You’ll always know who’s ahead, who’s behind, and who needs a hand. If they are on a voyage within Argo you will even see their ETA.
Read more about how to share your location.
Send Updates Without a Radio Broadcast
The Group feed works like a cruise log and message board. Share weather updates, changes to the plan, hazards to avoid, or general reminders without tying up the VHF.
Drop Pins & Share with the Group
See something worth noting—hazard, anchorage, dolphin sighting? Drop a pin so people can see it on their chart. You can also share it to the Group feed to make sure everyone stays in the loop.
These features work best with internet access for real-time updates, but even before casting off, Argo is a great tool to help members align plans, share routes, and ask questions ahead of time.
Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Club Cruise?
We hope so! Cruise leaders are the heart of any boating club—and Argo was built to support the way you lead. Whether you’re organizing a regional trip or a major rendezvous, Argo helps take the pressure off, so you can enjoy the cruise too.
Here’s how to get started:
- Download Argo for free in the App Store or Google Play
- Set up a Group for your next cruise
- Share it with members and start planning together.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to use Argo to help with your next cruise, we’d be happy to walk you through it. Reach out anytime at support@argonav.io—you’ll likely hear back from our founder, Captain Jeff, who loves working with clubs and would enjoy hearing from you.
Know another cruise leader who might find this helpful? Feel free to forward this along—we’d love to connect with them too.
