# Sail Racer

> Sailing race tactical decision support tool for yachts and professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by UAB SailRacer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-racer/id473901816 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UAB SailRacer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434824570)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Swedish
- Released: 2011-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-racer/id473901816/reviews.md

## What is Sail Racer?

This is a sail racing app for sailing enthusiasts and professionals. Application is used as an additional tool next to standard yacht equipment to take tactical decisions faster.

Sail Racer app suggest the favored end of the start line, monitors your position, time and guides the maneuvers that the start line was hit at the last moment with the best possible speed.

With the app it is easy to navigate in racing area. Interface is designed in a way that course efficiency, the lay lines and shifts could be captured in a splash of a second. Skipper does not need to analyze the numbers and can concentrate on handling the boat, maximizing performance and playing tactical games with competitors.

Every wind gust and lull affect the boat heading and is visualized in a “easy to read” shift bar on the top of compass rose and on the map.

Sail Racer is designed and developed by sailors. It has everything to sail on the edge. 

- Time to burn, Coundown and Starting box distances
- Wind average calculation for 6minutes and an hour
- Course average calculation (in case you do not have NMEA data)
- Boat efficiency according to polar data
- Mark, Layline distance and ETA
- Tracker 
- NMEA 0183 data connection, BlueTooth data connection, SailTimer wind information 
- Current indication and many more

More information www.sailracer.net

Sailrace.net app is free for learning (Optimist kids, Lasers and other centerboards) and for evaluation purposes. We kindly ask all keel boat racers to purchase Premium license for 35 euros / year. 

Have a good start and even better finish.

WARNING: App is using internal GPS receiver when it is not connected to external GPS via NMEA0183 interface. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

[*] Premium feature. Yearly subscription of Premium features available via In-App Purchase for €35. 
[*] Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
[*] Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
[*] Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
[*] Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
[*] Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
[*] For Terms of Use, see: http://www.sailracer.net/docs/about/terms/

## Key features

- Favored end of start line suggestion
- Position and time monitoring
- Maneuver guidance for optimal start
- Course efficiency visualization
- Wind shift visualization
- Lay line distance and ETA
- NMEA 0183 and Bluetooth data connection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $34.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-racer/id473901816/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Broken software

*2026-05-14*

Has not been updated in 7 years. I bet this app would be fine if it was maintained. Oh well. Won’t be using unless major fixes are done.

### 1/5 — Can’t connect wifi

*2022-12-15, version 6.8.8*

Can’t connect to boat wifi (Vesper XB8000) and can’t get support from the developer. Concept is great but execution is rubbish.

### 1/5 — So close… but yet so far

*2022-09-01, version 6.8.8*

Downloaded this app to use for Hamilton Island Race Week on a Beneteau 47 that had lost instruments unexpectedly. 
This thing could be amazing… except that auto switching marks does not work, and manually switching is buggy (vertical swipes seems to only work in landscape and not consistently). But the #1 problem is that every time the app loses power (when you put your phone in your pocket for example) it forgets you were racing. So you have to start the race again and swipe through each mark manually to get back to where you are. 
Makes this exceedingly tedious to use and basically useless under pressure (Ie in race conditions). 
Have requested a refund. 
If these things were fixed, I’d keep it for sure; and suggest NMEA 2000 compatibility as a needed feature.

### 1/5 — Clunky and needs a update

*2022-07-06, version 6.8.8*

Doesn’t really work reliably. Interface nearly there but at times struggles on phone and iPad Pro. Seems to hang at time. Setting a course not intuitive. Trying to change between start and race mode really hard. Other than that the base is ok.

### 4/5 — My go to racing app

*2021-03-08*

Just wish they were still maintaining it and adding new features.

### 3/5 — Review

*2021-01-20, version 6.8.8*

This is totally useless to a racing yachtsman who knows what he’s doing. Posted by 2 x Fastnet class winner. Class 0 Winter series winner. 2019 beat Ben Ainslie on Round The Islan Race, Winner of La Rochelle & Lisbon Race. 20 years Rorc member. In top 3 for most offshore races since 1997.
Don’t rely on software - learn your trade.
Boat handling - zero errors
Tactics
Strategy
The human brain with experience & knowledge will out perform any computer when faced with offshore conditions,.
Turn off
Step on board
Sail fast.

### 1/5 — Bug in system and lack of support

*2021-01-02, version 6.8.8*

Lack of support amounts other things the product has a bug when connected to boats data and places you a long way (1000s of nm) from your actual position. Developer doesn’t appear to be interested in fixing the bug. Disappointing as it could be a really good app.

### 5/5 — Works better with Calypso

*2020-08-10*

App continues to work well.  Switched from Sailtimer anemometer to Calypso, a better product with much better customer service.  I like to split screen with Navionics.  Complete instrumentation now no matter the device or location on the boat.  Thanks SailRacer.net!

### 4/5 — Seems quite good

*2020-04-10, version 6.8.8*

After a few issues getting setup seems to work well
Would be great if it worked with Apple Watch.

### 1/5 — Enter NA lat/long and it puts the mark in Asia!

*2018-01-30*

If you are racing in NA, and your first mark is across several land masses, it’s perfect. Other than that, upon entering a NA last/long for a mark a couple of nm away; it records it as being in Asia somewhere. This, of course, makes it not much use for local races. It is frustrating, as otherwise, it might be a useful aid.

## Frequently asked questions about Sail Racer

### What is Sail Racer?

Sail Racer is a sailing application designed to aid racers in making faster tactical decisions. It provides features like start line guidance, position monitoring, and wind shift visualization to enhance performance on the water.

### Is Sail Racer free to use?

Sail Racer is free for learning purposes, such as for Optimist kids and Lasers, and for evaluation. However, keel boat racers are asked to purchase a Premium license for €35 per year.

### What are the Premium features in Sail Racer?

Premium features are available via a yearly subscription for €35. These features are designed to offer advanced capabilities for serious keel boat racers, enhancing tactical decision-making and performance analysis.

### How does Sail Racer handle subscriptions?

Subscriptions for Sail Racer Premium can be managed through your Account Settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

### What devices does Sail Racer support?

Sail Racer is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating systems for a seamless user experience.

### How often is Sail Racer updated?

The latest version of Sail Racer is 6.8.8, which was last updated on November 1, 2018. While the app has not been updated recently, it offers a stable set of features for sailing enthusiasts.

### What is the user rating for Sail Racer?

Sail Racer has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 7 ratings. This indicates a mixed user reception, with some users finding value in its features while others may have experienced issues.

### Does Sail Racer use a lot of battery?

Yes, the app warns that continued use of the internal GPS receiver when not connected to an external GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. It is recommended to manage GPS usage or use external connections when possible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.8.8 — 2018-11-01

Bugfixes

### 6.8.7 — 2018-09-28

- Compass and wind calibration
 - Bugfixes

### 6.8.6 — 2018-08-31

Bugfixes

### 6.8.5 — 2018-08-03

- Updated NMEA MWV sentence processing
- NMEA via TCP stability improvements
- New Distance Lost parameters
- Bugfixes

### 6.8.4 — 2018-06-27

- Bigger numbers
- AWA, TWA, TWD parameters
- Bugfixes

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