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Product updates, release notes, field reports, and stories from the team building Pathr. Same feed the app uses, on the web.

What's New in Pathr 1.2.0
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August 31, 2026

What's New in Pathr 1.2.0

Our biggest update yet: weather that reads your boat's own limits, a live radar with an honest timeline, friends on the water, and a smarter route planner.

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Pathr Featured in The Log
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August 17, 2026

Pathr Featured in The Log

The Log recently featured Pathr and our mission to make time on the water simpler for boaters.

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Lucas Wright Named Startup San Diego’s July Member of the Month
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July 27, 2026

Lucas Wright Named Startup San Diego’s July Member of the Month

Startup San Diego has named SmartSail founder and CEO Lucas Wright its July Member of the Month, highlighting the story and vision behind PATHR.

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Routing Improvements Are Underway
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September 3, 2026

Routing Improvements Are Underway

Seeing a strange route? We’re aware of routing issues in some areas and are working to improve them now.

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Chart & Routing Improvements Underway
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August 18, 2026

Chart & Routing Improvements Underway

We’re making major improvements to our charts and routing engine over the next few days. You may notice some temporary odd behavior while changes roll out.

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August 15, 2026

East Coast Routing Update

We’ve identified an issue affecting some East Coast routes and are working on a patch now.

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Fixes on the way: map loading & Anchor Watch
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August 2, 2026

Fixes on the way: map loading & Anchor Watch

The map getting stuck loading and Anchor Watch false-alarming are both fixed in the next update, hitting the App Store within a day or so. Sharper charts and new coverage are rolling out too.

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What’s Next for PATHR?
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July 29, 2026

What’s Next for PATHR?

Better bathymetry, improved weather overlays, satellite maps, expanded social features, and major app optimizations are coming to PATHR 1.2.0

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PATHR for Android Is Almost Here
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July 27, 2026

PATHR for Android Is Almost Here

PATHR has officially been submitted to Google Play and is now under review. Android boaters, your wait is almost over.

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Patch Notes V1.1.0
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July 17, 2026

Patch Notes V1.1.0

THIS is a juicy one. Pathr V1.1.0 brings major routing engine improvements, Anchor Alarm, multiple vessel profiles, better ETAs, and a boatload of fixes.

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Pathr is live on iOS. Here's what comes next.
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June 12, 2026

Pathr is live on iOS. Here's what comes next.

Pathr Navigation is available on the App Store today. The next couple of weeks bring big improvements to the routing engine.

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