Everything You Need to Sail Smarter - The SailAlign App Features

Discover synchronized regatta start timers, official race signals, automatic OCS and finish timing, GPS sailing performance analysis, route replay, racing rules and COLREG guides, digital logbooks, vessel maintenance, NavTex warnings, and crew sharing - all built for modern sailors.

Racing & Events

Navigation & Safety

Sailing Journey

SailAlign: sailing app - Sailing Race clock Broadcasting

Sailing Regatta Management and Start Timer

Coordinate race starts, Race Committee operations and official results in one place

Broadcast the shared start countdown, track in-race elapsed time, and share the start line, checkpoints, and finish - all in real time with your fleet.
Learn more about broadcasting race starts.

Create events and add multiple races
Broadcast synchronized start countdowns to all participants
Raise official race status, start and course signal flags in real time
Detect possible OCS boats for Race Committee review
Record proposed gate and finish crossing times from fleet tracking
Notice Board for documents and free-text messages + push notifications for subscribers
Sailing team management: classes, sail/bow/race numbers, skipper, boat name + fast search
Cooperative RC mode: invite Race Committee members, share workload, and coordinate live
Automatic fleet synchronization during the race (shared clock)
Define and broadcast the starting line to the fleet
Create multiple checkpoints and record each boat’s passage time
Capture official finish times
Live results: checkpoint splits, finish times, and standings updated instantly

SailAlign Race Flags panel for raising official sailing race status, start and course signals

Official Sailing Race Signals, Shared Instantly

Keep competitors and the Race Committee aligned when race conditions change

Authorized RC members can raise and lower official race signals from the race screen. Active flags appear to connected participants immediately, with push notifications available for regatta subscribers.

Race status signals including AP, AP over H, AP over A, November, N over A and General Recall
Preparatory signals: Papa, India, Uniform and Black flag
Course signals including Sierra, Charlie and Mike
Role-based control, active flag display and event history
Status signals coordinate with the shared Master Clock workflow

SailAlign automatic OCS, gate and finish timing review for a sailing Race Committee

Automatic OCS, Gate and Finish Time Recording

Turn live fleet positions into reviewable timing evidence

When Live Fleet Tracking and automatic timing are enabled, SailAlign detects possible OCS situations and line crossings at course gates and the finish. The Race Committee reviews the evidence before anything becomes an official result.

Possible OCS detection around the start signal
Course-aware gate and finish crossing times
Team, boat, timestamp, GPS accuracy, speed and confidence details
Approve or dismiss individual records, with bulk review where available
Persistent records and full-race reprocessing for late tracker data

SailAlign desktop RC Dashboard showing regatta details, races and race scheduling tools

Desktop companion

RC Dashboard for Desktop Regatta Management

Prepare and administer sailing events with more workspace

Authorized Race Committee members can open SailAlign in a desktop browser to manage regattas, races, teams, boat classes, courses, manual start lines, Notice Board content, race signals, timing records and reports. GPS-dependent actions and race-clock lifecycle controls remain in the mobile app.

Open RC Dashboard

SailAlign Watch desktop sailing race replay with boat tracks, teams and live ranking

Public race viewer

Live Sailing Race Tracking and Replay on Desktop

Share the action with competitors, clubs and spectators

SailAlign race tracking is available in the mobile app and, with SailAlign Watch, in a desktop browser too. Follow eligible live races and completed replays on an interactive map with the course, boats, sailing trails, team cards, rankings, selected-boat distance and replay timeline controls. Watch is completely public: no SailAlign account or sign-in is required.

Watch races

SailAlign: sailing app - Quick Race Mode

Quick Race - Start Fast, Train Smarter

Solo countdown mode for quick training sessions or practice runs

Start a solo session instantly - no setup, no broadcast, just sail. Ideal for standalone quick races, warm-ups, and practice.

One-tap solo countdown
Same timer interface as official races
Works offline - no internet required
Capture start/finish times and generate results

SailAlign: sailing app - Race Results generating

PDF Race Results - Instant, Shareable Standings

Generate and share official results automatically after every race

Generate clear, printable results right after the race - fast, effortless, and customizable with boat numbers or team names.

Automatic PDF generation
Finish order and elapsed times
Add boat numbers and team names
Ready to distribute
Works offline

SailAlign: sailing app - NavTex & MSI Map, navigation warnings

NavTex & MSI Map - Maritime Safety Alerts on a Live Chart

Stay aware of navigational warnings and maritime bulletins anywhere

View maritime safety information on a live map with smart filtering.
Learn more about the NavTex feature.

Browse NAVTEX bulletins mapped to locations
Filter by category and recency
Clean, readable message popovers
Local caching for fast access

SailAlign: sailing app - Marine Weather Forecast

Marine Forecast - Plan Routes with Accurate Wind & Wave Data

Access detailed marine weather predictions for safer route planning

Stay ahead of changing conditions with detailed wind and sea forecasts.

Wind & marine data: wind speed, gusts, waves, and sea state
Hourly updates for accurate short-term planning
Quickly switch locations on the map or search by name
Recenter and refresh controls for instant updates
Lightweight and responsive interface

SailAlign: sailing app - sailing route tracking

Sailing Route Tracker - Visualize Every Nautical Mile

Track, analyze and save your sailing routes in your logbook

Track your sailing routes in real time, view live stats, and save each route directly to your Logbook.

Real-time GPS route tracking with speed, distance, and duration
Rebuild unsaved tracks after interruption
Save routes and map snapshots to your Logbook
Export GPX files for analysis or sharing
Route replay with speed & telemetry data

SailAlign sailing performance analysis showing route replay, speed statistics and detected maneuvers

Sailing Track Performance Analysis

Turn a recorded GPS sailing track into practical speed and maneuver insights

Analyze sailing performance locally after a session. Compare sustained speed, speed consistency and the cost of significant course changes, then inspect detected maneuvers in Replay.

Median and 90th percentile moving speed
Best 30-second and five-minute average speed
Estimated significant maneuvers with speed-loss and recovery metrics
Maneuver markers on the replay map and timeline
On-device analysis with a memory-conscious background worker

SailAlign Sailor's Reference with race signals, racing rules, race-day skills and seamanship guides

Sailor’s Reference - Practical Guides on Board

Keep racing, seamanship, safety and boat-speed references together

Sailor’s Reference combines concise learning material for competitors, cruising sailors and Race Committee members. The illustrated lessons are designed for quick review before a start, during preparation or away from a reliable connection.

Official race signal flags and plain-language meanings
Race-day skills, starting routines, laylines, marks and gates
Trim and sailing performance guidance for dinghies and keelboats
COLREG basics, VHF, first aid and weather navigation
Offline SVG diagrams and short knowledge checks

SailAlign racing rules basics guide explaining right of way, mark-room and avoiding contact

Racing Rules Basics in Plain Language

Review common right-of-way and mark-room situations with visual examples

Learn the racing rules sailors meet most often on the water, with short explanations linked to the current World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing. The guide complements, but never replaces, the official rules and sailing instructions.

Port and starboard tack, windward and leeward, and clear ahead/astern
Right-of-way limits and the obligation to avoid contact
Mark-room and the three-length zone
Common mistakes and practical “what to do” guidance
Mobile-friendly illustrated lessons and mini-quizzes

SailAlign: sailing app - Sailing Digital Logbook

Digital Sailing Logbook - Keep Every Voyage Recorded

Record and organize your races, voyages, and stats automatically

Keep track of your sailing life with a simple, organized diary

Log every race and sailing session
View entries by date, vessel, or event
Race summaries and statistics
Import GPX files to prefill entries
Share entries and vessels with crew members

Vessel Library - Manage Your Fleet in One Place

Store and access details for all your boats within the app

One app for all your boats - no limits

Manage all your boats in one place
Easy vessel switching
Each log tied to selected vessel
Perfect for crews and clubs

SailAlign: sailing app - Boat maintenance tracking

Boat Maintenance Tracking - Service by Time, Engine Hours or Nautical Miles

Stay ahead of critical maintenance and keep your vessel reliable

Track service intervals automatically and collaborate with your crew
Learn more about Boat Maintenance tracking.

Maintenance tracking by time, engine hours or nautical miles
Automatic service updates from logbook entries
Component-based maintenance intervals
Clear status for upcoming and overdue services
Share maintenance lists with crew members

SailAlign: sailing app - Sailing checklists

Custom Sailing Checklists - Prepare Faster, Miss Nothing

Create and reuse tailored checklists for every sailing task

Make preparation easy with customizable checklists

Create checklists for any routine
Progress saved automatically
Edit and reorder items anytime
Different lists for different boats

SailAlign: sailing app - Sailing License Wallet

Licenses & Documents - Keep Everything on Board Digitally

Securely store skipper certificates, insurance, and permits

Your certifications, always on hand

Upload and store licenses securely
Organized by type
Access anytime, even at sea
Private and secure
Optional include to Sail CV

Sailing CV Generator - Professional PDF in Seconds

Showcase your sailing experience with an auto-generated Sail CV

Your sailing story, professionally packaged

Generate beautiful CV in seconds
Includes licenses and logbook
Multiple layout styles
Export as PDF

Ready to Sail Smarter?

Set the perfect start, track your races, and stay prepared with one powerful app made for sailors - download SailAlign and experience the difference.