What Is RaftUp?
Raft-Up: An instance of tying or mooring together small boats; a social gathering centred around boats tied up in this way. (Oxford English Dictionary) RaftUp, an Arkansas-based startup, is looking to shake things up this summer with launch of its new app. RaftUp was launched and is gaining early traction as part of the burgeoning tech startup scene in Central Arkansas. In a recent news release, RaftUp announced the launch of its namesake mobile application in the iTunes App Store (Android version is in development and will be available soon). The app allows boaters to connect with each other on waterways and provides a key “Social SOS” feature that can minimize downtime in the case of a breakdown or maximize response times for first responders in case of emergency.
How RaftUp Improves Water Safety
The application and its corresponding web portal is now being considered by the Lake of the Ozarks Osage Beach Fire Department and Emergency 911 to help residents and boaters who may find themselves in need. RaftUp is a game-changer for veteran boaters as well as weekend enthusiasts renting a boat for some quick memory-making on the water. “This powerful safety tool is now available for every boater and recreationalist on the water,” said RaftUp founder and CEO, Corey Boelkens.
How RaftUp Helps Build Memories
In addition to the benefit it provides to first responders, RaftUp is primarily a social app to help boaters engage more effectively with the community when on the water. Users can easily find favorite sites, “raftup” with other boaters, and share the fun with their social network. The app provides a streamlined, intuitive user interface that allows even non-boat owners the ability to navigate the app’s interactive map and easily find areas of interest, important amenities like boat ramps, fishing locations, dive sites, marina’s, restaurants, and opportunities to connect with the boating community. If you are planning to be on the water this summer, then Raftup is the newest “must-have” app and is available in the App Store. Photo Credit: Retrocat Media
