Record on iPhone. Review the race in SailTrace.
SailTrace records your sailing races on your iPhone so you can replay what happened, review your stats, and compare with other boats.
SailTrace and TackTracker, compared
| Compare | SailTrace | TackTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | iPhone app. | GPS loggers, live trackers, or Web Record. |
| Race setup | Detects races from the recording. | PC guide describes entering start times and course. |
| Review | Your track free; fleet comparison with Pro. | Leg and tack analysis, speed and VMG comparison. |
| Where you replay | App and web, with login. | Desktop and web players. |
| Club tools | Clubs can sponsor Pro access. | Multiple fleets, handicap scoring, looping replay. |
| Cost | Free personal replay. Pro: $15/month or $80/year on the web. | Free player with optional paid licenses; tracking costs vary. |
Fleet comparison requires Pro and recordings from other boats. A SailTrace account is required to view replays. See plans .
Record your race on your own iPhone
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.
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.
Keep your club’s setup
TackTracker supports GPS loggers, live tracking, and Web Record. Its club tools include separate fleet starts and handicap scoring. SailTrace does not replace those race-management tools or import logger files.
You can try SailTrace without changing how your coach or club runs a session. Record on your iPhone and review your own race for free. Clubs and teams can also sponsor Pro for their sailors.
Common questions
- Does TackTracker work on iPhone?
- TackTracker’s website offers Web Record and a web player. The desktop player on its download page is for Windows. This comparison covers tacktracker.com.
- Do I need GPS loggers for TackTracker?
- No. Loggers are one option; TackTracker also links Web Record and live tracking.
- Can SailTrace replace TackTracker for a club?
- SailTrace can give sailors their own recordings and, with Pro, comparisons against other recorded boats. It does not replace TackTracker’s handicap scoring or management of separate fleet starts.
- Can I try SailTrace while my coach uses TackTracker?
- You can record separately with SailTrace on your iPhone while your coach uses TackTracker. Your own SailTrace replay is free; no transfer from TackTracker is required.
Take SailTrace to your next race.
Record and replay your own races for free.