What are ActiveCaptain Points?

As you make updates, add markers, and enter reviews, you gain points. Whenever you see a review, the current number of points of the captain who wrote the review will be displayed. This gives you an indication of the experience the captain has and how much they contribute to the site.

Points are earned as follows:

    Each update accepted - 1 point
    Each new marker accepted - 10 points
    Writing a review - 10 points

The quickest way to obtain points is to write reviews. You can only write one review for each marker. If you re-review a marker, you'll be able to edit your previous review but no extra points are awarded.

ActiveCaptain Point Levels - Total Points

As you reach different point levels, you become eligible for awards. You can receive only one item or free sample for each point level and some items and samples may have restrictions such as "while supply lasts" or "for a limited time period." When you reach one of the levels you will receive an email asking for your mailing information, and, in the case of third party products, permission to pass your information along to the third party.

You can check how many total points you have by logging in and going to My Account. Your total points are also displayed on every page in the top right next to your captain name when you are logged in.

Available Store Points

Each time you earn points, your available store points increase as well. When you have 100 available store points, you become eligible for discounts in the ActiveCaptain store for the marine products we sell. If you use a discount in the store, 100 points are deducted from your available store points when the order is received. You can check how many available store points you have by logging in and going to My Account.

The bottom line is, be a part of ActiveCaptain and contribute. You'll help the community and receive interesting products and excellent discounts.

50 Points Award - PYI Clamp-Jackets

Clamp-Jackets protect you and surrounding engine components from the damage that can be caused by the sharp metal end of your engine clamps. You will receive several clamp-jackets in each of the two sizes, 1/2" and 5/16". For more information go to the Clamp Jacket web site. The Clamp-Jacket award will last as long as supplies last from PYI.

100 Points Award - ActiveCaptain Store Discounts

The ActiveCaptain store carries products you need for your boating and sailing adventures. We have worked with distributors to offer very competitive prices with new items being added regularly. You can buy these items at fair prices while also supporting the ActiveCaptain web site. But if you have ActiveCaptain points you can save even more.

For each order you make, you can use 100 points to obtain an additional discount on the items you purchase. When selecting items from the store you will see a "Regular Price" and a "Discount Price". The "Discount Price" is the price you will receive when you have at least 100 available store points. You can purchase as many items as you wish at the discounted price and only 100 points will be deducted per order. Note that you must be logged into ActiveCaptain to use your points in the ActiveCaptain store.

So support ActiveCaptain by adding your knowledge and experience, and continue to support ActiveCaptain by buying the products you need from the ActiveCaptain store. We'll reward you with the best prices on the web.

150 Points Award - Rescue Tape

Rescue Tape is a self-fusing silicone repair product with infinite uses. First used by the US Military and now seen at consumer and industrial trade shows across America, this is the most versatile and easy-to-use emergency repair product available. You can repair leaks on plumbing and hoses in a flash, use to insulate electrical wiring or as shrink wrap, wrap tool handles, and much, much more.

For more information go to the Rescue Tape web site. The Rescue Tape award will last as long as supplies last from Harbor Products, Inc.

250 Points Award - An ActiveCaptain Hat

A cool cotton khaki hat with the ActiveCaptain logo boldly displayed lets everyone know you are a major contributor to the ActiveCaptain web site. Wear it proudly every time you check into a marina, fuel up, or hang out at the dock. When marinas see your hat, they'll know that you're one of the people who writes reviews. Lots of reviews.

Support the ActiveCaptain web site by supporting the ActiveCaptain store. Find great prices on the boating products you need.

Use your ActiveCaptain points to get even bigger discounts. We're continuing to add news products so check back frequently!

Every time you contribute to the ActiveCaptain community, you'll earn points. Earn enough points and you'll receive free items like an ActiveCaptain hat. You can also use your points for discounts in the ActiveCaptain store.

Learn more about how points work and the free products and discounts available.