# Sailing Tactics

> Realistic sailboat racing simulator for learning tactical maneuvers. (iPhone/iPad app by Masato Nagamatsu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-tactics/id802623106 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masato Nagamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/739435960)
- Category: Games, Sports, Racing, Simulation
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-tactics/id802623106/reviews.md

## What is Sailing Tactics?

You are a tactician on a racing sailboat. "Sailing Tactics" is a realistic sailboat-racing simulator. Take "Sailing Tactics" with you, and learn the basics of racing. See how the wind direction affects your position in a race fleet. 

A tap on the game screen prompts your boat to tack, a tap & hold prompts the boat to bow-down. If no tacking order is given even when your boat is on port-tack in a collision course, your boat will crash and DSQ. Your boat should bow-down with Tap & Hold.


***Features***
The game simulates an upwind final leg.
The tacking skill can be adjusted. A boat with excellent skill experiences a smaller speed loss in tacking, and vice versa.
You can choose between starboard-tack/port-tack at the start.
You can set the boat position at the start.
Four types of appearance are provided. 

***How to play*** 
1. Launch this game.
2. Your boat is circled.
3. Tap the screen; then, the race is started.
4. If you want to tack, tap the screen.
5. If you want to bow-down, tap and hold the screen.
6. Sail your boat toward the finish line, which lies between the buoy and flag on top of the screen.

## Key features

- Realistic sailboat racing simulation
- Learn wind direction effects
- Execute tacking and bow-down maneuvers
- Adjustable tacking skill
- Choose starting tack and position
- Four boat appearance options

## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-tactics/id802623106/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2020-07-28*

This game is helping understand when to tack and the favored side of the corse and all that

### 2/5 — Good to demo the effect of wind shift

*2017-06-27*

More a demo than a game.  No score or running total. Also the right of way rules don't work. Your starboard boat gets dsq'd when boats meet.  But it does dramatically demo the impact of wind shift on the fleet. I might use as a trading / coaching aide so it's two stars for that.

### 4/5 — いいんだけど、

*2016-12-01*

シンプルだけど面白い。
ただ、タック中やスタボとポートの明らかに権利が明確な接触でDSQがとられるのはちょっと頭にくる。
それと相手もフィニッシュはちゃんとフィニッシュラインを意識させれないのかな？相手がフィニッシュラインきってないのに負けるとこれまた頭にくる。

でも、ヨットレースの基本を覚えるには非常にいい！

### 3/5 — Good for teaching importance of using wind shifts!

*2015-11-24*

To make it really good it would benefit from inclusion of 'dirty air' effect on boats on leeward quarter/ lee bow.

### 1/5 — まじかよ

*2015-10-28*

PUFFY

### 5/5 — シンプルだけど結構奥深い！

*2015-08-21*

スターボ艇をベアしてかわせるところがGOOD！
タクティクスの練習に最適！

### 4/5 — 期待を込めて星4つ！

*2014-11-07*

ヨットレースを極めて忠実にモデリングした21世紀史上最高のアプリ
これをやるだけでヨットが上達すること間違いなし
たまに強制DSQが付くのが玉に傷
期待を込めて星四つ！

### 3/5 — コース取りが学べる！

*2014-10-18*

風の振れだけじゃなく、ブローもつくって欲しい！

### 5/5 — お手軽なタクティクストレーニング！

*2014-09-18*

スタートから上マークまでの限定コースですが、レースの様子を俯瞰しつつ艇を操る感覚は新鮮。他の本格系セーリングゲームとは違い、ちょっとしたスキマ時間にサクッと遊べるのが良い。リアルの海上でもこうやって風のシフトが見えたらいいなあ。

### 4/5 — 画期的。おもしろいです。

*2014-08-08*

気軽にヨットレースが楽しめてけっこうハマりました。海面全体を常に見渡せるのがいいです。自分のタッキングスキルを「最高」にして、コンピュータ艇のスキルを下げても風の振れでやられてしまったりします。このあたり実際のレースと同じですね。ところで私の環境では何も問題なく遊べています。ダウンウインドのレグも遊べるといいですね。バージョンアップに期待。

## Frequently asked questions about Sailing Tactics

### What is Sailing Tactics?

Sailing Tactics is a realistic sailboat racing simulator that teaches players the basics of racing, including how wind direction affects their position and how to execute maneuvers like tacking and bow-downs.

### How do I play Sailing Tactics?

Launch the game, tap the screen to start the race. Tap again to tack, and tap and hold to bow-down. Sail towards the finish line, located between the buoy and flag.

### What are the core gameplay mechanics in Sailing Tactics?

The core mechanics involve managing your boat's position relative to the wind and other racers, and executing precise tacking and bow-down maneuvers to maintain speed and gain an advantage.

### Can I adjust the difficulty in Sailing Tactics?

Yes, the tacking skill can be adjusted. A boat with excellent skill experiences less speed loss when tacking, allowing for more precise control.

### Does Sailing Tactics offer multiplayer modes?

The provided description does not mention multiplayer modes. Sailing Tactics appears to be a single-player simulation focused on learning racing tactics.

### What platforms is Sailing Tactics available on?

Based on the release date and version information, Sailing Tactics is likely available on mobile platforms. Specific device compatibility is not detailed.

### How often is Sailing Tactics updated?

The app was last updated on November 6, 2014, with version 1.6. This suggests infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the user sentiment for Sailing Tactics?

Sailing Tactics has a rating of 3.5 stars from 2 ratings, indicating a mixed to positive reception from its limited user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-11

- Rewritten entirely in Swift
- Added English language support
- Redesigned the race screen: full-screen course view with controls repositioned out of the way
- More exciting finish screen
- Clearer, more detailed disqualification (DSQ) reasons
- Tuned the wind-shift range for better race pacing
- Various bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2014-11-06

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixed bug in 2 boats situation.
Modified help view behavior.

### 1.5 — 2014-10-08

fixed game appearance green bugs.

### 1.02 — 2014-08-14

Fixed bugs.

### 1.01 — 2014-02-18

Fixed memory leak.

## More apps by Masato Nagamatsu

- [CruiseDrinkLog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruisedrinklog/id6783213294)
- [DefragMosaic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defragmosaic/id6785342683)

All apps by Masato Nagamatsu: https://appshunter.io/developer/739435960

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