Peace of mind, from helm to tender: Scout is your pilot that’s always on watch, giving you satellite-grade awareness in the palm of your hand.

Scout & Polaris

Scout combines satellite imagery, weather forecasts, navigation tools and vessel data into one easy-to-use marine navigation system. Designed for sailors and cruisers, it helps you plan passages, explore anchorages, monitor conditions and navigate with greater confidence, whether you’re coastal cruising or crossing oceans.

Polaris is the software that powers Scout. It provides high-resolution satellite imagery, weather overlays, tide information, AIS vessel tracking, route planning and anchor monitoring. By displaying weather, navigation and vessel information together on a single chart, Polaris helps you better understand your surroundings and make informed decisions on the water.

Exclusive Island Cruising Offer
Island Cruising members receive NZ$75 off any Scout purchase using the code ISLANDCRUISE75.

About Vortex Marine

Vortex Marine is a New Zealand company founded by experienced sailors and technology professionals with a passion for making boating safer and more enjoyable.

The company grew from ProjectX, who earned a strong following among Pacific cruisers. Building on the lessons learned from thousands of miles at sea, Vortex Marine was created to take that vision further and develop the next generation of marine navigation tools.

Co-founder Tony Sparks is well known within the Island Cruising community. Alongside participating in the 2024 Island Cruising rally, Tony has regularly shared his knowledge through presentations and talks highlighting the practical benefits of satellite imagery for safer cruising throughout the Pacific.