Master's MateSafety Initiative Network

The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn) — like AAA for the ocean, but free & community-driven. Cruisers keeping each other safe: anchor-drag & distress alerts, a verified captains directory, and a watch network that has your back.

Recreational

GOTCHA

U.S. Official No. 976058

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

9.3 m

Beam

3 m

Draft

1.8 m

Hull ID

BPIA42ERK091

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

GOTCHA, a recreational vessel sailing under the American flag, measures 9.3 metres on deck. Below, she has a beam measuring 3 metres and a draft of 1.8 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 976058. GOTCHA can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.

Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains

Keep GOTCHA looked after — even when you’re not aboard.

Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.

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Wherever GOTCHA roams, you're never out there alone.

Thousands of cruisers on the Master's Mate Network — ready to help the moment something goes wrong.

Free with your claim · for recreational captains

The most powerful cruising platform ever built — yours, free.

Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put GOTCHA on the map. It hands you the full bridge:

Anchor Watch

GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.

Onboard Cameras

Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.

Weather & Routing

GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.

Worldwide Charts

Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.

Systems Monitoring

Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.

Live AIS & Traffic

See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.

Distress Mesh

Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.

Hail Any Captain

A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.

Claim GOTCHA and switch it all on

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About GOTCHA

What kind of vessel is GOTCHA?

GOTCHA is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is GOTCHA's U.S. Official No.?

GOTCHA's U.S. Official No. is 976058.

How big is GOTCHA?

GOTCHA is about 9.3 m long, 3 m on the beam, drawing 1.8 m.

Is GOTCHA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If GOTCHA is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).