Ahoy Sailor | Ahoy Marina

Simple marine reservation system

The journey began with a vision: to create a mobile app that prioritized simplicity and user safety. Ahoy Sailor and Ahoy Marina are two interconnected mobile applications designed to streamline marina reservations and enhance the experience for both sailors and marina staff.

The journey began with a vision: to create a mobile app that prioritized simplicity and user safety. Ahoy Sailor and Ahoy Marina are two interconnected mobile applications designed to streamline marina reservations and enhance the experience for both sailors and marina staff.

Client

Student Project

Services

User Research Strategy UX Design

Industries

Transportation

Date

June 2024

Sailor Screens
Sailor Screens
Sailor Screens

Ahoy Sailor is a mobile app for Android designed for skippers. It allows them to make online reservations in marinas without the need for VHF radio communication. Skippers can view a comprehensive list of marinas, detailed information about each one, including depth and occupancy, and up-to-date pricing and services. The app consolidates all marina-related information in one place, saving skippers time and effort in planning their trips. Users can browse, compare, and book marinas. The app ensures skippers can reserve appropriate mooring spots tailored to their boat's specifications, and it simplifies the entire process from reservation to payment. Ahoy Marina is a tablet app designed for marina staff, such as bosuns. It helps them manage marina operations more efficiently by handling reservations digitally. The app allows staff to receive and process reservation requests, conduct marina inventories, and manage the layout of the marina interactively. It also includes features for sending alerts and messages to skippers, generating reports, and managing marina services. Ahoy Marina significantly reduces the administrative burden on marina staff, allowing them to focus more on maintaining safety and providing better service to guests. The project involved user research, business strategy, ideation, prototyping, and testing.

Full Dashboard
Full Dashboard
Full Dashboard
Persona Skipper
Persona Skipper
Persona Skipper
Persona Bosun
Persona Bosun
Persona Bosun
Userflow
Userflow
Userflow
Wireflows
Wireflows
Wireflows
Sailor Screens
Sailor Screens
Sailor Screens
Bosun Screens
Bosun Screens
Bosun Screens

The primary mission of Ahoy Sailor | Ahoy Marina is to enhance communication and streamline marina operations. For skippers like John, it addresses challenges such as finding updated marina information, booking suitable mooring spots, and managing reservations effortlessly. For marina staff like Andrew, it automates administrative tasks, facilitates efficient communication, and improves overall marina management. By offering a digital solution, Ahoy aims to make the sailing experience more enjoyable and efficient for everyone involved, from seasoned skippers to marina administrators.