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Your Cruising Experience.
Smarter decisions from first dream to safe arrival.
From exploring the cruising lifestyle and choosing the right boat to planning safer passages, NAVOPLAN brings together the information that matters—helping you make informed decisions, challenge assumptions, and recognize what might otherwise be missed.
The Experience Behind NAVOPLAN
Built by a cruiser.
Grounded in real-world experience.
I'm Dwain Craddock, founder of NAVOPLAN. I've spent more than four decades working with technology and human performance, and thousands of miles cruising offshore, much of it single-handed.
Those experiences taught me that successful cruising isn't simply about having more information. It's about understanding how your goals, crew, vessel, conditions, and decisions fit together.
I created NAVOPLAN to bring those pieces together—combining practical cruising experience, structured planning tools, modern technology, and access to experienced human support.
It's the same practical perspective reflected in my books, and it continues to guide how NAVOPLAN is developed.
Dwain Craddock
Founder, NAVOPLAN
More about NAVOPLAN
Real cruising experience.
Practical knowledge.
The foundation of NAVOPLAN.
Preparation is Freedom
Plan thoroughly. Explore confidently.
Confidence Through Competence
Experience, learning, and sound judgment.
Informed, Not Persuaded
The right decision is yours to make.