Making boating safer and smarter
HelmWatch is an intelligent monitoring, safety, and advisory platform for boaters. We combine real-time vessel telemetry with AI-powered insights to give you peace of mind — whether you are aboard, at the dock, or miles away.
Born from a passion for boating safety
Every home has a smart thermostat. Every car has an OBD-II port and a dashboard full of warnings. But boats — vessels that operate in one of the harshest environments on earth — are often left unmonitored the moment you step off the dock.
HelmWatch was born from that gap. After years of checking bilge pumps by flashlight, worrying about battery voltage from shore, and wishing for a simple way to know that everything was OK, the idea became clear: boats deserve the same intelligent monitoring that homes and cars already have.
So we built it. HelmWatch connects to your vessel's existing sensors via SignalK and NMEA, evaluates configurable alert rules in real time, and notifies you the instant something needs attention — by push notification, SMS, email, or even a phone call.
Smart monitoring for every vessel
Meet the founder
Phil Stark
Founder & Developer
Phil is a software engineer and avid boater who has spent years cruising and maintaining vessels. Frustrated by the lack of affordable, intelligent monitoring solutions for recreational boats, he set out to build HelmWatch — a platform that brings modern IoT and AI capabilities to the marine world.
What we stand for
Four principles guide every decision we make.
Safety-first
Every feature we build starts with one question: does this make boating safer? From anchor watch to bilge alerts, safety is our foundation.
Data-driven
We believe better data leads to better decisions. HelmWatch turns raw sensor readings into actionable insights so you can focus on enjoying the water.
Privacy-respecting
Your vessel data belongs to you. We never sell or share your information with third parties, and all data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Boater-focused
Built by someone who lives on the water, HelmWatch is designed around real boating needs — not theoretical use cases dreamed up in an office.
Our vision
We envision a world where every boat — from weekend runabouts to bluewater cruisers — has access to intelligent monitoring and AI-powered advice. A world where preventable incidents become rare, where boaters spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the water, and where vessel intelligence is as standard as a VHF radio.
HelmWatch is just getting started. We are building toward a future of safer, smarter, and more enjoyable boating — one sensor reading at a time.
Start protecting your vessel today
AI-powered monitoring, intelligent alerts, and crew coordination starting at $99/year per vessel. The most affordable cloud monitoring in the market.