Weather, sail changes, sightings, notes and photos take one or two taps. The buttons adapt to the moment, so the right one is always at hand.
Logging during a trip
At sea, a log entry has to be quick or it doesn't get written. In Manta, weather, a sail change, a sighting, a note or a photo takes one or two taps.
What you can log
- Weather
- Sail changes, with the sails and reefs of your boat
- Sightings
- Notes
- Photos
Adaptive buttons
The quick actions of a running recording adapt to what is happening. Tack and gybe appear once the sails are up. Motorboats never see sail actions.
From the Lock Screen
While a recording runs, the Live Activity on the Lock Screen shows speed, distance and quick actions. Sails, tack, gybe and engine log with one tap, without unlocking the phone. Note, Sighting, Photo and Weather open the app.
Changing entries later
The time of every entry can be changed afterwards. Your entries sit in the same log as the automatic ones, in time order.
Questions
Why don't I see the tack and gybe buttons?
They appear once the sails are up. Motorboats never see sail actions.
Can I change the time of an entry later?
Yes. The time of every entry can be changed afterwards.
Can I log without unlocking the phone?
Partly. While a recording runs, the Live Activity on the Lock Screen logs sails, tack, gybe and engine with one tap. Note, Sighting, Photo and Weather open the app.
Can the crew add entries from their own phones?
Yes. Crew on the boat's WiFi can join a recording, follow it live and add their own entries. Joining is free; hosting the recording for the others is part of Manta Pro.