# Ionian Sailing — The Ionian Sailor's Companion

> The Ionian Sailor's Companion (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Melville-Brown.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionian-sailing/id6759918178 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Melville-Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796138669)
- Category: Lifestyle, Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 453 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionian-sailing/id6759918178/reviews.md

## What is Ionian Sailing?

IONIAN SAILING – Complete Offline Companion
Offline‑first, no account, CSV import/export.

1. Boat & Skipper Details – Skipper profile, boat registration (SSR/HIN), radio/MMSI, specs (L/B/draft/mast), engine (HP/consumption/tank), berths, heads, water, gas. Powers all tools.

2. Pre‑Sail Tools – Configurable checklist with progress & orange icons. Weather: GPS location, current + 3‑day forecast, hourly wind, colour‑coded speeds. Distance Planner: time & fuel from speed/distance; green = sufficient fuel. Fuel Calculator: adjustable slider, range estimate, purchase log, auto fuel level.

3. Boat Management – Maintenance: tasks with category/priority/due date, link spares, recurring jobs, auto‑deduct spares. Ship’s Log: auto GPS, trip grouping, colour borders, summaries (distance/time/sailing vs motoring). Shopping List: tap to add, SHOP mode dims collected, CSV export. Spares Inventory: status (Not Held/To Buy/Low Stock/In Stock), filter/sort.

4. Navigation – Marine Map – Pre‑loaded pins, category filters, search. Add locations: tap‑and‑hold or manual entry, custom categories with icons/colours. Category management (rename, recategorise, delete). Sharing: CSV import/export (AirDrop/email), duplicates skipped.

5. Learning Center – Techniques: flag directory, anchoring guide with calculator, stern‑to, sail trim, points of sail, knot videos, winds, glossary. Safety: COLREGS, MOB, VHF (MAYDAY/PAN‑PAN), navigation lights. Diagrams & interactive elements.  Buoys and Markers

6. Local Services – Marinas, fuel, medical, provisions, restaurants, chandlers, mechanics, security, customs. Browse by category/distance, search, sort, favourites, direct call/WhatsApp/email, directions, ratings, vCard share. Add service (manual or current location).

7. Medical & Health – SOS banner with contacts (112,166,108,VHF16). First aid kit (wound care, diagnostics, medications, marine emergencies). Symptom checker (guided questions, severity levels: Critical/Serious/Moderate/Minor, DR ABC protocol).

8. Admin & Legal – Documents (Transit Log/DEKPA, VHF licence, ICC, customs). Regulations (COLREGS, environmental rules, protected areas, anchoring). Contacts (Port Police, Coast Guard, Customs, Embassies). RYA link to Greece advice.

9. Meetup – Broadcast position + boat name & contact; see other boats/owners. Meet, chat, socialise.

10. Tide Tables – Worldwide tides, sine waves, high/low times.

11. Anchor Watch – Track drift while at anchor, alarm on movement.

12.  Plan your Sailing holiday from hundreds of locations and share to Notes or other apps.

Common Features – Menu: Add Item, Edit Categories, Export/Import CSV, Reset. CSV (Excel compatible), duplicate detection, local only, search bars, swipe actions. Consistent UI, colour coding, progress tracking, iPhone/iPad.

Disclaimer – Supplementary tool only – not a replacement for official charts, training, weather services, medical advice, or legal docs. Always verify with official sources.

Safe passages and fair winds!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.26 — 2026-08-12

Big News! The App Just Got a Massive Upgrade!

We've given the app a complete overhaul, and it's packed with features you're going to love.

Say goodbye to bugs – we've squashed dozens of them to make your experience smoother than ever.

But that's just the beginning. The entire app is now Cloud-Powered – yes, everything! Locations, Reviews, Local Services, Checklists, Meet Ups, and Shopping Lists are all synced in real time and available to every member of your crew. No more out-of-date info or missing updates.

The Ships Log has had a stunning makeover – it's now smarter, more intuitive, and more useful than ever as you navigate your journey.

And here's the game-changer: our background databases have been supercharged. Now, when you select a location, Ionian Sailing automatically reveals every service nearby. Need an engineer? A supermarket? Water or power? We've got you covered – with contact numbers, email addresses, and a precise map pin for every single one.

It's like having a harbourmaster in your pocket.

Update now and experience the future of Ionian Sailing!

### 1.18 — 2026-06-26

Re-order Menu - New settings gearwheel that allows you to change the order of the App Carousel
Plan My Route - New route planner for your holiday itinerary - now with Import feature (share your holiday)
More Local Services added
Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.17 — 2026-06-22

New Holiday Itinerary planner with export to notes, New Share this App card, More Local Services added,

### 1.16 — 2026-06-09

A new menu option in the Pre-Sail options for a direct link to Lefkas Bridge Opening times.  A much improved Tacking Assistant with better designed mathematical approach and a new export option so you can save your route plan for later.

### 1.15 — 2026-05-28

This is a major update with a whole range of new features.
** New Tacking Assistant** to help you plan your Upwind journeys (BETA version). Simply tap and hold your target and tap Calculate.
** New Buoys and Markers learning pages **
** New Sound Signals Section **
** New Weather Understanding Section **
** New Watch Rota ** to help plan your watches and night watches
Minor bug fixes.

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