Why Sailors Planner Outpaces Paper Plans, PDFs, and Other Apps

Why Sailors Planner Outpaces Paper Plans, PDFs, and Other Apps

Published on Thu July 10 2025 by Sailors Planner crew

Sailors know that great voyages begin long before you cast off the dock. Smart preparation ...clear crew communication, up-to-date weather, organized logistics... makes every sail safer and more enjoyable. But with so many float plan tools out there, how do you choose?

That's where Sailors Planner™ shines.

We've designed our platform to be more than just a digital float plan ...it's a complete planning and safety system for day sails, training trips, races, and multi-day coastal passages. To help you decide, here's how Sailors Planner stacks up against the traditional options: paper forms, free PDFs, and other basic sailing apps.

Feature-by-Feature: See the Difference

  • Reusable Float Plans: One-click to copy & update
  • Crew Invites & Role Assignment: Assign responsibility & notify crew
  • Marine Forecast Integration: Real-time NOAA/NWS forecast
  • Waypoint Itinerary & Segments: Interactive map route builder
  • Heatmaps of Past Sails: Automatic post-sail visualizations based on GPX tracks
  • Track Supplies & Assign to Crew: Categorized & assignable
  • Smart Checklists (reusable): Build once, reuse forever
  • Secure Digital Float Plan Record: Shareable, editable, & always available
  • Easily Share with Shoreside Contact: Secure share link or print
  • Day, Overnight & Training Ready: Tailored for every sail type
  • GPX Upload Support: View routes, upload tracks

Sailors Planner Delivers What Others Don't

Unlike static forms or limited apps, Sailors Planner is built for real-world sailing:

  • Plan your sail in minutes
  • Add crew, assign roles, and communicate easily
  • Access integrated marine weather forecasts
  • Use waypoints and interactive route mapping
  • Track supplies and checklist items for every trip
  • Reuse and evolve your plans over time
  • Upload your GPX file post-sail to visualize your real route

No more starting from scratch. No more flipping between apps. Just one place to plan and prep your voyage.

Ready to Try It?

Whether you're a solo sailor, instructor, cruiser, or weekend racer... Sailors Planner™ gives you the tools to sail smarter, safer, and more confidently.

Create your float plan today at SailorsPlanner.com

Wherever the wind takes you next - make your plan first.

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