See where you gained and lost against the fleet.
SailTrace records your sailing races on your iPhone so you can replay what happened, review your stats, and compare with other boats.
SailTrace and raceQs, compared
| Compare | SailTrace | raceQs |
|---|---|---|
| Recorder | iPhone app. | Phone GPS and motion sensors. |
| Replay | 2D race replay, in the app and on the web. | 3D fleet replay online. |
| Race review | Race replay and personal stats. Fleet comparison with Pro. | Tacking patterns, boat handling, and heel angle. |
| Other boats | Compare starts, routes, speed, and distance with Pro. | Nearby boats recording at the same time appear together. |
| Live broadcast | Post-race replay only. | Live broadcast or upload after racing. |
| Cost | Free personal replay. Pro: $15/month or $80/year on the web. | Free fleet replay. |
Fleet comparison requires Pro and recordings from other boats. A SailTrace account is required to view replays. See plans .
See where you gained and lost
Replay the crossing, check your speed, and see where the other boat went. SailTrace lets you review your race on your iPhone or on the web.
With Pro, replay your race alongside the other boats that recorded. Compare your start, speed, and distance sailed. Follow the routes each boat took and see where you gained and lost against the fleet.
What changes from raceQs
raceQs offers free 3D fleet replay, live broadcasting, and recording without cell coverage for later upload. SailTrace uses a 2D replay for reviewing your race afterward and requires a cellular data connection.
Your own SailTrace recording, replay, and stats are free. Fleet comparison requires Pro.
Try it at your next race
Start recording before the race, put your phone away, and go sailing. Stop recording when you're done. Your replay and stats will appear automatically.
Keep your raceQs history. You can try SailTrace with a new recording before asking your fleet to switch.
Common questions
- Is SailTrace a free alternative to raceQs?
- SailTrace is free for recording and replaying your own races. Comparing starts, routes, speed, and distance with other boats requires SailTrace Pro. The web plans are $15 per month or $80 per year.
- Can I import my raceQs history?
- There is no raceQs history import in SailTrace. Your raceQs history stays in raceQs. Start a new recording in SailTrace to try it.
- Can my crew watch a SailTrace replay on Android?
- Your crew can watch SailTrace replays in an Android browser with a SailTrace account and access to the race. Fleet replay requires Pro access. Recording in SailTrace requires an iPhone.
Take SailTrace to your next race.
Record and replay your own races for free.