End-of-year reflections always make me pause, not because I want to look back just for the sake of it, but because reflecting helps us recognise what mattered and what else can be done.
2025 has been a good year for Coast Radar, with significant technological advancements and much learning along the way.
Showing up, wherever you are
One of the most significant moments for us this year was finally launching Coast Radar on both Android and iOS. While it may sound simple, this was a significant step forward.
Now, Coast Radar isn’t just a tool you use at home, it’s become something you take with you to the coast. For me, this is important, as tools should be accessible when you need them most, wherever you are.
Building for people, not just pages
In 2025, Coast Radar has grown beyond just providing information. We added private notes to let you capture thoughts that might otherwise slip away, while trip planning helps you organise and share future outings.
This came about by listening to our community, considering their questions, feedback, and observing how they actually use the site, rather than relying on my initial assumptions.
Learning by being there
You only really understand the coast when you spend time on it, and this year’s major trips focused on the south coast of England, exploring seaside towns and villages in Cornwall, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
Being there keeps the site practical. It helps us write from experience, not assumption, and build tools that support real days out, not just ideas on a screen.
Looking ahead, one thing feels clear
2025 felt like a year where Coast Radar became more grounded and more useful. But we will not stand still, we’re still learning, still refining, and we will keep adding small features based on requests, but 2026 is the year we will look to build our coverage across the UK.
If you’ve used us this year, shared feedback, or taken us with you to the coast, thank you. You’ve helped shape what comes next.
And we’re only just getting started.