# Pocket Sailing Logbook — Simple sail logbook with GPS

> Simple sailing logbook with GPS tracking and data export. (iPhone/iPad app by Bojan Belovic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-sailing-logbook/id6759182794 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bojan Belovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877245749)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-sailing-logbook/id6759182794/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Sailing Logbook?

Sailing Logbook is a simple, personal logbook built for day sailors — club members, charter guests, sailing school students, or anyone who wants a clean record of their time on the water.

Unlike passage-planning apps built for offshore cruising, Sailing Logbook is designed for the kind of sailing most people actually do: a few hours at a club, a race afternoon, a lesson, a bay cruise. Get in, log the sail, get on with your day.


QUICK ENTRY

Date and time are pre-filled when you open a new entry. Start typing a boat name and your recent boats appear — selecting one carries over the boat type, length, club, and other details automatically. Required fields are just two: date and boat name. Everything else is optional.

Log as much or as little as you want: wind speed and direction, sea state, distance, duration, skipper and crew roles, crew names, and free-text notes.


GPS TRACK RECORDING

Tap Start Recording before you leave the dock. Sailing Logbook tracks your position in the background — the phone can be locked in your pocket or tucked in a dry bag the whole time.

When you're back at the dock, tap Stop. Distance, duration, average speed, and max speed are calculated from your GPS data and filled into the entry automatically. Your full route is saved and displayed on a map with start and end markers.

A large-display mode in Settings switches the recording screen to high-contrast, large-format numbers — current speed prominent, with elapsed time and distance — readable in direct sunlight without squinting.


DASHBOARD

Your stats build up over time. The dashboard shows:

— Total sails, hours on the water, and nautical miles, all time and by year
— Most-sailed boat
— Monthly activity chart
— Personal records: longest sail, longest distance, windiest day
— Year-over-year comparisons


WORKS OFFLINE

Create and edit entries without an internet connection. Entries sync to the cloud automatically when you're back online. The app loads instantly from a local cache — no waiting for a network request just to see your logbook.


EXPORT YOUR DATA

Download your complete logbook as a CSV file from Settings. Every field, every entry, compatible with Excel and any spreadsheet tool. Your data is yours, always.


PRIVACY

No ads. No social features. No analytics. No third-party trackers. Your logbook is entirely personal — visible only to you.

Sailing Logbook requires a free account (email and password) to keep your entries backed up and accessible across devices.

## Key features

- Quick entry for sail details
- GPS route recording
- Automatic distance and duration calculation
- Dashboard with sailing statistics
- Offline functionality
- Data export to CSV
- Large display mode for sunlight readability


## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Sailing Logbook

### What is Pocket Sailing Logbook?

Pocket Sailing Logbook is a simple, personal logbook designed for day sailors. It allows you to easily record your sailing trips, track your route with GPS, and view your overall sailing statistics.

### Does Pocket Sailing Logbook work offline?

Yes, Pocket Sailing Logbook works offline. You can create and edit entries without an internet connection, and your data will sync automatically when you are back online. The app loads instantly from a local cache.

### Can I export my sailing data from Pocket Sailing Logbook?

Yes, you can export your complete logbook as a CSV file from the Settings menu. This file is compatible with Excel and other spreadsheet tools, ensuring your data is always yours.

### How does Pocket Sailing Logbook use GPS?

You can tap 'Start Recording' before your sail, and Pocket Sailing Logbook will track your position in the background. Upon stopping, it automatically calculates distance, duration, and speed, and displays your route on a map.

### What kind of sailing trips is Pocket Sailing Logbook best for?

Pocket Sailing Logbook is designed for day sailors, including club races, lessons, and bay cruises. It focuses on the kind of sailing most people do regularly, rather than offshore passages.

### Is Pocket Sailing Logbook free to use?

Yes, Pocket Sailing Logbook is completely free to use. It does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases.

### What platforms is Pocket Sailing Logbook available on?

Pocket Sailing Logbook is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Pocket Sailing Logbook updated?

The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on June 27, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve the user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-08-06

Improved GPS track recording reliability:
- Fixed an issue where course and speed could show stale values right after starting a recording
- Fixed track data loss when resuming a paused recording after the app was closed
- Fixed form fields being cleared unexpectedly during an active recording

### 1.4.2 — 2026-06-27

Reliability improvements and bug fixes for GPS sail recording: paused recordings now survive app restarts, and speed, distance, and heading readings are more accurate.

Thanks for using Pocket Sailing Logbook!

### 1.4.0 — 2026-06-12

Track your night sailing hours!

• New "Night" field on the log entry form — record how much of each sail happened after dark, perfect for certification hour requirements
• Night time follows your duration format preference (minutes or hours) and appears with a moon icon in your logbook
• Fixed an issue where a "session expired" message could appear on first launch

### 1.3.7 — 2026-06-07

• Refreshed Logbook with a larger title and elevated season summary card
• More resilient sign-in: the app now recovers gracefully if your session expires
• Smarter GPS trim — no prompt when your track already matches the detected sail

### 1.3.5 — 2026-05-04

No release notes.

## Related topics

[pocket sailing logbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pocket-sailing-logbook) · [logbook sailing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/logbook-sailing)

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