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A Simple Way to Report a Problem with Your Boat

Whether your boat has broken free from its mooring, is drifting, has been damaged or vandalised—or someone has simply found your lost keys— FindTheBoat.co.uk gives members of the public a straightforward way to contact you without you having to display your personal phone number.

Our service acts as the link between boat owners and anyone who spots a problem. A clearly displayed FindTheBoat sticker helps someone take that first step towards letting you know when something needs your attention.

Help Someone Looking Out for Your Boat

When you are away from your boat, a passer-by might be the first person to notice a loose mooring rope, an open door or signs of damage. Giving them a clear way to report their concern could help you respond sooner.

What Can People Report?

  • A boat that has come loose or appears to be drifting.
  • Damage, vandalism or signs of a possible break-in.
  • A concern about mooring ropes or the boat’s position.
  • Lost keys or belongings found nearby.
  • Another issue that the owner needs to know about.

Keep Your Contact Details Private

Leaving a personal phone number in a boat window means anyone passing can see it. FindTheBoat offers a way for people to get in touch while keeping your number off public display.

It is a simple idea built around people looking out for one another—and helping boat owners stay informed when they cannot be there themselves.

Give someone who spots a problem a way to let you know.

How It Works

FindTheBoat.co.uk helps people report a concern about your boat or return your lost keys, without you having to display your personal phone number.

1. Join and Receive Your Identification Pack

When you join FindTheBoat.co.uk, you will receive:

  • A high-quality window sticker displaying your unique boat identification number.
  • A QR code on your sticker linking directly to our reporting service.
  • A FindTheBoat key fob displaying your unique identification number.

2. Display Your Sticker

Place your sticker somewhere clearly visible on your boat. If someone spots a problem, they can use the details on the sticker to contact us. Your key fob also gives anyone who finds your lost keys a way to report them.

3. Someone Reports a Problem

Anyone who needs to report a concern can:

  • Scan the QR code on your sticker.
  • Visit FindTheBoat.co.uk.
  • Call the telephone number displayed on your sticker.

Your unique identification number allows us to match the report to your boat and contact you using the details you provided when joining.

4. We Get in Touch with You

For urgent reports, such as your boat breaking free, taking on water, drifting or being involved in an accident, we will phone you as soon as we receive and identify the report.

For less urgent matters, such as minor damage, a concern from a marina, lost keys or general information, we can notify you by email or telephone.

Keep Your Contact Details Up to Date

Please make sure we have your current telephone number and email address so we can reach you when a report comes in.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 first. FindTheBoat is a reporting and owner-contact service, not an emergency response service.