Release Notes 2026

v5.1.0 November 2, 2026

• NewYachtLINK® Device SetupPersonal+ and Fleet Ultimate(Requires YachtLINK®) YachtLINK® can now be set up from the YachtLINK® page. Scan the label on the device, let the phone join the device's Wi-Fi, choose the boat's Wi-Fi network and the device registers itself to your vessel.
• NewLive LocationPersonal+ and Fleet Ultimate(Requires YachtLINK®) The Location page shows where the boat is currently located on a map.
• NewGeofencesPersonal+ and Fleet Ultimate(Requires YachtLINK®) Draw zones on the map from the Geofence tab. A Permitted zone alerts you when the boat leaves it, a Prohibited zone when it enters, and a Speed zone when it goes faster than the limit you set.
• NewSummary PagePersonal+ and Fleet Ultimate(Requires YachtLINK®) The Summary page shows the boat's live readings. Each engine and battery has its own card with its main value and its other readings, and tanks show their level with a fill bar. Cards can be collapsed one at a time or all at once from the button at the top right, and pull down to refresh the values.
• NewTrip RecordingPersonal+ and Fleet Ultimate(Requires YachtLINK®) A trip can be recorded by the YachtLINK® device. Open the trip, tap Start Recording on the Start tab, and the device writes the start point, adds points as the boat moves, and writes the end point when you tap Stop Recording.
• NewHome PortAll EditionsThe Location page has a Home Port tab. Tap the map to mark where the boat normally stays, use the GPS button to centre the map on your location, and drag the pin to fine-tune it.
• NewOrganization PermissionsAll EditionsAn organization can now decide, per role or per person, who may view, add, change and delete each kind of information on its boats, and who may see the organization's details, subscription and crew. Controls the user is not permitted to use are hidden on the phone. Set up in the YACHTWAVE web app.
• NewiPhone Duo SupportAll EditionsThe app now fits both iPhone Duo displays. Screens resize when the phone is folded or unfolded, and content stays clear of the status bar on the folded display.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Also in v5.0

• NewYachtLINK® GatewayPersonal+ (Plus), Fleet Ultimate and Operations Editions
• NewVessel Summary PagePersonal+ (Plus), Fleet Ultimate and Operations Editions
• NewReading DateAll Editions
• ImprovedFaster Task LoadingAll Editions
• ImprovedChecklist Step DetailsAll Editions
• ImprovedFaster StorageAll Editions
• ImprovedNew FoundationAll Editions

v5.0.0 October 23, 2026

• NewYachtLINK™ GatewayPersonal+ (Plus), Fleet Ultimate and Operations EditionsIntroducing YachtLINK, the NMEA 2000® gateway that sends engine hours, tank levels and position from your boat's instruments into YACHTWAVE automatically. Learn about it from the new YachtLINK tile and order it from the app at an introductory price. YachtLINK requires a Personal+, Fleet Ultimate or Operations subscription. Device setup in the app arrives in an upcoming update.
• NewVessel Summary PagePersonal+ (Plus), Fleet Ultimate and Operations EditionsA new Summary tile opens a page of at-a-glance widgets for engine hours, fuel levels and the water tank. It shows sample data today; live readings arrive with YachtLINK.
• NewReading DateAll EditionsReadings now record the date and time they were taken. When adding a reading, set the Date / Time to log a reading taken earlier. It defaults to now and cannot be in the future. The date is set when the reading is added and cannot be changed afterwards. The Readings list shows and sorts readings by this date.
• ImprovedFaster Task LoadingAll EditionsTask lists now load every open task plus the tasks completed in the last 30 days. Older completed tasks load on demand from the "more completed tasks" link at the top of the Completed and All lists.
• ImprovedChecklist Step DetailsAll EditionsChecklist step details now hold up to 32,000 characters.
• ImprovedFaster StorageAll EditionsThe app's local storage was rebuilt for speed and reliability. After this update you will be asked to sign in once.
• ImprovedNew FoundationAll EditionsYACHTWAVE now runs on the newest generation of its mobile platform, bringing the latest rendering, animation and accessibility engines and full support for the newest iPhone, iPad and Android releases.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.9.4 September 20, 2026

• NewTask TeamsUltimate EditionTasks now have a Team tab. Team Members lists the crew members and email addresses attached to the task, along with the primary assignee. In the Loop lists additional assignees, who see the task in My Tasks and are notified whenever the assignee is. This feature is in Beta.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.9.3 September 20, 2026

• NewTask TeamsUltimate EditionTasks now have a Team tab. Team Members lists the crew members and email addresses attached to the task, along with the primary assignee. In the Loop lists additional assignees, who see the task in My Tasks and are notified whenever the assignee is. This feature is in Beta.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.9.2 September 19, 2026

• NewTask TeamsUltimate EditionTasks now have a Team tab. Team Members lists the crew members and email addresses attached to the task, along with the primary assignee. In the Loop lists additional assignees, who see the task in My Tasks and are notified whenever the assignee is. This feature is in Beta.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.9.0 September 15, 2026

• NewTask TeamsUltimate EditionTasks now have a Team tab. Team Members lists the crew members and email addresses attached to the task, along with the primary assignee. In the Loop lists additional assignees, who see the task in My Tasks and are notified whenever the assignee is. This feature is in Beta.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.8.3 September 9, 2026

• NewAudit LogUltimate and Operator EditionsEvery item now has an Audit Log tab showing who changed it, when, and what changed, including photos, documents, expenses and discussions added to it. The most recent changes are shown first, and Show more loads the full history. (Available when the Audit Log feature is enabled for the boat.)
• NewSMS NotificationsAll EditionsSettings now includes an SMS notification switch under Email Notifications, so notifications can be received by text message.
• NewVessel ExportAll EditionsThe Boat Dashboard now includes a share button, which opens the boat's web export in your browser so you can easily share or print it.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.8.2 September 5, 2026

• NewVessel ExportAll EditionsThe Boat Dashboard now includes a share button, which opens the boat's web export in your browser so you can easily share or print it.
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.8.1 September 4, 2026

• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.8.0 September 3, 2026

• NewLanguage Support (Beta)All EditionsYACHTWAVE now speaks your language: Spanish, French (Canadian), German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek, Turkish, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian (Bokmål), and Swedish are supported; other languages continue to display in English. This is a beta feature, so some text may still appear in English — please report any issues to [email protected].
• NewTicket FiltersUltimate EditionThe Tickets list now has a filter bar at the top showing counts for Open, New, Completed, and All tickets. Tap a category to filter the list; Open is selected by default. (Available with Tickets.)
• ImprovedBug Fixes & PerformanceAll EditionsThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.7.2 August 28, 2026

• ChangedTicket StatusTicket tiles now show each ticket's status on the colored strip at the left edge of the tile, using the status name and color. (Available with Tickets.)
• ChangedTicket PriorityTickets with High or Critical priority now show a second colored strip on the tile with the priority name. Low and Medium priority tickets are unmarked. (Available with Tickets.)
• NewTicket CommentsTickets now include a Comments tab. Crew members can discuss a ticket in a chat-style message thread, the same way comments work on tasks. (Available with Tickets.)
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.6.5

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.6.4

• NewExpiration BannerOpening a document now shows a colored banner at the top of the screen with its expiration status: green for valid, orange when it expires within 30 days, and red once expired. The banner includes the expiration date, and only appears on documents that have one.
• ChangedComment ActionsTapping or pressing and holding a comment in a task discussion now opens a menu of actions for that comment: Edit and Delete for your own comments, and Create Ticket. A refresh button has been added to the discussion thread. (Create Ticket available with Tickets.)
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.6.2

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.6.1

• NewChat in TasksTask discussions are now a chat-style thread. Your comments appear as blue bubbles on the right, other users' on the left with their name, and a message bar below the thread lets you post a comment directly. A "Create Ticket" link under each comment creates a ticket from that comment after a confirmation. (Chat available with Advanced Tasks; Create Ticket with Tickets.)
• NewTask NumbersTasks now display their ID number on the task list and task detail screen, so a task can be referenced by number. (Available with Advanced Tasks.)
• NewTicket NumbersTickets now display their ID number on the tickets list and ticket detail screen.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.5.6

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.5.5

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.5.4

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.5.1

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.5.0

• NewEngine & Equipment Catalog on MobileThe catalog feature—previously only available on the web—is now in the mobile app. Tap + and select Catalog to pick your manufacturer and model to auto-fill equipment specs. To enter details manually, select Custom.
• NewRole-Based PermissionsOrganizations can now customize the app interface based on user roles (owners, managers, captains, and crew). Configure view permissions once at the organization level, and users will automatically see their assigned tools upon signing in.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.4.7

• NewSee your voyages on the map! Once your trip has a starting point, a Map tab plots the whole voyage — your start, every stop along the way, and your finish — so you can relive exactly where you've been at a glance.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.4.6

• NewName your service schedule items your way! Add an optional name to any hours or calendar service — like "Oil & Filter Change" — and it shows right alongside the interval so you know at a glance exactly what each service covers.
• ImprovedYour cruise trip distances are now more accurate and perfectly consistent everywhere you see them — on your phone, tablet, and the web app. Every voyage's mileage now comes straight from the same trusted source.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.4.5

• NewFleet Administration on Your Tablet — Take the helm of your entire fleet from your iPad or Android tablet! The all-new Fleet Administration panel gives fleet managers and owners a powerful, dedicated command center — manage your crew, vessel assignments, tasks, checklists, and templates across every yacht in your fleet, all from one beautifully designed full-screen experience built for tablet.
• ImprovedOn your phone, Fleet now shows a clear notice directing you to a tablet or the web app for full administration capabilities.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.4.4

• NewMaintenance Log from Any TaskTurn any completed task into a maintenance record—not just for engines or equipment! Now, whenever you finish a task, you can log it as maintenance for your boat with a single tap. Keep your entire service history in one place, effortless.
• NewLog Readings in Your UnitsRecording a fuel, speed, distance or temperature reading? Now you choose the units that make sense to you—gallons or liters, knots or more—right as you enter it. YACHTWAVE remembers exactly what you logged, so your numbers always read back the way you meant them.
• ImprovedCleaner, Easier Section TabsThe tabs across your boat's details, logs, and tools got a fresh, modern look that's easier to read and tap. When there's more to explore, clear arrows show you the way—and the section you're on always stays in view.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.4.3

• NewBuild checklists faster than ever! Eligible vessels now unlock an expanded library of advanced, professionally-crafted checklist templates — just pick one and you're ready to go in seconds.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.4.2

• NewTickets! Have a question, a problem, or a request that needs attention on your boat? Raise a ticket right from your yacht's dashboard. Tap the new Tickets tile, hit the + button, jot down a quick subject and the details, and you're done. Snap photos to attach to any ticket, share a ticket out to the team with one tap, and watch the list stay neatly in order — oldest first, so nothing waits forever. Every crew member on the yacht can see, update, and clear tickets together. (Available on supported plans.)
• NewNotes on Tasks! Open any task, and you'll find a brand-new Notes tab — your place to add extra context, status updates, or quick reminders that live right alongside the task they belong to. Every note shows who wrote it and when, so the whole crew can follow the story. Tap to expand and read the full note, edit your own anytime, and watch the most recently touched ones float to the top so the freshest conversation is always front and center. (Available on supported plans.)
• NewRecurring tasks now bring their checklists with them! Set up a task once with the checklist of steps you want — wash, rinse, inspect, sign off — and the next time it recurs, the brand-new task is already loaded with the exact same checklist, ready to go. No more re-attaching the same checklist every week, month, or season. Effectively, any recurring task with a checklist is now a reusable task template that does the setup work for you. Set it once, run it forever.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.3.1

• NewHelp Files! finally — the feature you’ve been asking for is here! Every screen in the app now has its own built-in web-based help with step-by-step instructions, tips, and frequently asked questions tailored to that specific feature. No more guessing, no more hunting for answers — just tap and learn. As a beta feature, we'd love your feedback: spot something missing, wrong, or unclear? Email [email protected] and help us make the Help Files even better.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.2.6

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.2.5

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.2.3.1889

• NewAdvanced TasksEditions with Advanced Tasks can now set custom Task Statuses (such as "Needs Attention" or "On Hold") for improved reference and visibility.
• ImprovedFaster, smoother navigation throughout the app — screens load quicker and transitions feel snappier.
• ImprovedCrystal-clear photos! Pictures you upload now keep up to 4× more detail, so when you zoom in to read a serial number, check a hose clamp, or inspect that mystery scratch, you actually see it. Perfect for documenting your boat the way it deserves.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.1.1.1860

• NewCruise Logs! Record your voyages with detailed cruise logs. Add checklists, notes, and photos to document your
• ImprovedBetter tablet landscape mode support across the app, with optimized layouts and navigation for larger
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.1.0.1855

• NewCruise Logs! Record your voyages with detailed cruise logs. Add checklists, notes, and photos to document your adventures on the water. Cruise logs are perfect for keeping a sailing journal, tracking trip details, and sharing your journeys with friends and family.
• ImprovedBetter tablet landscape mode support across the app, with optimized layouts and navigation for larger screens.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.0.16.1855

• ImprovedChecklists now work smarter when your crew is collaborating! Updates sync faster and more reliably when multiple team members are working through the same checklist simultaneously.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.0.5.1820

• NewSet the exact completion date and time for your tasks! When marking a task as complete, a date and time picker now appears so you can record precisely when the work was done — perfect for keeping accurate maintenance records.
• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.0.4.1810

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v4.0.3.1805

• NewExpense Receipt Management! Snap a photo or attach a file directly from the expense detail screen. Every expense now features a dedicated Receipt tab where you can view, zoom, and manage your receipts — whether it's a quick camera capture or a PDF upload. Keeping track of your spending has never been easier!

v3.4.0.1750

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v3.3.2.1745

• ImprovedThis version contains various bug fixes and performance enhancements.

v3.2.7.1730

• ImprovedDelete All NotificationsA delete button now appears in the notifications header, letting you clear all