# Boater-Connecting Platforms The RaftUp App Lets Water-Enthusiasts Discuss Communal Water Safety By M | Published 2016-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-safety References: [tech.co](http://tech.co/how-raftup-is-making-a-splash-this-summer-2016-05) & [raftup](http://www.raftup.com/) RaftUp is a [social boating platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revaire) that allows consumers to connect digitally to improve communal water safety. The app offers a variety of features that help consumers boating in close quarters connect on emergencies, provide alerts and act as a mode of communication to alert first responders. The app is ideal for consumers with cottages looking to stay up-to-date with the community as well as having a back-up mode of communication in an emergency situation. The design of RaftUp leads it to be a central hub for all things water safety, with access to information on what is going on in the area as well as first responder connectivity. Facets of the platform include a digital space for boaters to connect, share tips on places to visit and upcoming activities. The app also provides a feature called '[Social SOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app)' that can be used to alert nearby boaters of an emergency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Boating Platforms:** Opportunity for creating digital platforms that connect boaters and enhance communal water safety. - **Emergency Communication Apps:** Potential for developing apps that allow boaters to communicate with each other and alert first responders in emergency situations. - **Water Safety Hubs:** Opportunity to create central hubs for water safety information, connecting boaters with important resources and first responder connectivity. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing mobile apps for boating communities. - **Water Safety Technology:** Potential for innovative technologies that enhance water safety and emergency communication for boaters. - **Community Engagement Platforms:** Opportunity for platforms that connect water enthusiasts to share information, activities, and safety tips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventure-Focused Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurefocused-social-platform.md) - [Biking Community Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weekendtrails.md) - [Boat Mechanic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-mechanic-app.md) - [Comprehensive RV Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-rental-platform.md) - [Personal Safety Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-app.md) - [Travel Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo.md) - [Location-Based Photo Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-picture-albums.md) - [Mobile App Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-rater.md) - [Real-Time Beach Review Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-beach-review.md)