Report The Reef
Protecting British Virgin Islands waters through community-driven conservation
About
Report The Reef is a community-powered platform for the BVI boating community. We help sailors explore anchorages, connect with fellow boaters, report marine incidents, and log wildlife sightings — all to support the conservation and protection of the British Virgin Islands' marine environment.
Report The Reef is an initiative by Beyond The Reef, a locally registered ocean conservation non-profit organisation in the British Virgin Islands, with support from the VI Purpose Fund.
How Messaging Works
The Connect feature allows you to check in at anchorages, see who's nearby, and message other boaters directly within the app. Conversations persist even after you check out, so you can continue communicating with people you've connected with.
Messages are sent over encrypted HTTPS connections and stored securely in our database. Messages are not end-to-end encrypted, which means Report The Reef administrators may access message content for safety, moderation, or legal compliance.
Disclaimer
All GPS coordinates, anchorage information, depth data, holding descriptions, and mooring details provided in this application are for educational and reference purposes only.
Users are solely responsible for verifying all navigational information with their own GPS equipment, official nautical charts, and visual observation. Always visually locate mooring fields before approaching, and confirm depths and conditions independently before anchoring.
Report The Reef, Beyond The Reef, and their affiliates are not liable for any navigational decisions, property damage, personal injury, or other losses arising from the use of information provided in this application.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-02-27
Information We Collect
- Account information (email address, display name, profile photo)
- Vessel information (boat name, provided voluntarily)
- GPS location data (used for check-in verification; your exact position is never displayed to other users)
- Messages sent through the Connect feature
- Incident reports and wildlife sighting submissions (including photos and location data)
- Push notification subscription data
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve the Report The Reef platform
- To display your check-in at a general anchorage location (not your exact GPS coordinates)
- To facilitate messaging between users
- To send push notifications about new messages
- To aggregate incident and wildlife data for conservation purposes
Data Security
All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections and stored in a secure, encrypted database. Profile photos are stored in secure cloud storage. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
Contact
This legal text is informational and should be reviewed by qualified counsel before public launch.