Relive the Sail: Track, Upload, and Visualize Your Route with Sailors Planner

Relive the Sail: Track, Upload, and Visualize Your Route with Sailors Planner

Published on Mon May 12 2025 by Sailors Planner crew

Sailing is about more than just the destination …it’s about the journey. From setting your course to feeling the wind at your back, every moment on the water tells a story. And now, with Sailors Planner™, you can capture that story like never before.

Record Your Sail with Your Favorite GPS App or Device

Whether you’re using a marine GPS unit, a sailing app on your phone, or a smartwatch, most tools today can record your sailing route and export it as a GPX (GPS Exchange Format) file. This small, simple file contains a breadcrumb trail of your sail: each point marked with time, distance, and location.

Upload Your GPX to Sailors Planner™

After you return to shore, simply log in to Sailors Planner™ and upload your GPX file. We’ll take it from there.

In just moments, you’ll see your actual sailing track displayed beautifully over your planned route. It’s a powerful, visual way to reflect on your voyage, check how closely you followed your intended course, and spot any course corrections made along the way.

Analyze Time, Distance & Performance

Once your GPX is uploaded, Sailors Planner™ automatically calculates:

  • Total time underway
  • Total nautical miles sailed
  • Start and end times
  • And overlays your actual route on your planned itinerary

This makes it easy to log your experience accurately, analyze your sailing habits, or even prepare for your next outing with better insights.

Add to Your Logbook or Share with Your Crew

Want to keep a detailed sailing log? Your track can be saved as part of your float plan history. Planning a debrief with your crew or sailing school? Show them exactly how the trip unfolded. Or just relive your favorite moments on the water anytime you like.

Why It Matters

Your GPX track isn’t just data …it’s a record of your adventure. With Sailors Planner™, it becomes an interactive, visual summary of your trip. Whether you’re training, exploring, or just out for a relaxing sail, it’s a smart, seamless way to document your journey and learn from every nautical mile.

Ready to sail smarter?

Start tracking your sails and uploading your GPX files today at SailorsPlanner.com

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