# Tacktiq — Sailing tactics & analytics

> Sailing performance analysis and AI coaching for keelboats and dinghies. (iPhone/iPad app by GYBE DIGITAL LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacktiq/id6762414590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GYBE DIGITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894084545)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacktiq/id6762414590/reviews.md

## What is Tacktiq?

Tacktiq turns every sail into data you can actually use. Record your session, see exactly where you gained and lost speed, and come back faster next time — whether you're club racing, training, or chasing a personal best.

Built for keelboats and dinghies, Tacktiq reads your GPS track and boat motion to show the numbers that win races: boat speed, VMG, percentage of polar, tack and gybe quality, heel and trim, and how the wind and current moved you around the course.

• RECORD EVERY SAIL
Unlimited session recording on every tier — free, forever. Start from your phone or Apple Watch and Tacktiq logs your full track, speed, heading and heel, even with the screen locked.

• SPEED AND VMG
See your boat speed and VMG against your polar targets, broken down by leg and point of sail. Instantly spot the angles where there's more speed to find.

• POLARS FOR YOUR BOAT
Build a polar for each boat, import one, or let Tacktiq learn your real numbers from the sessions you sail — so every comparison is tuned to your boat, not a generic curve.

• TACK AND GYBE ANALYSIS
Automatic maneuver detection grades every tack and gybe on how much speed you kept through the turn — the thing that actually costs you places — plus recovery time, so you know exactly which maneuvers to drill.

• START LINE TIMER
A proper racing countdown (5-4-1-0, 3-2-1-0, 2-1-0 or custom) with spoken and horn callouts at every signal. Tap once to sync to the committee's gun. Pro adds a Smart Start Line: ping each end to get the favored end and line bias, your distance to the line, and time-to-burn so you hit the line at full speed right on the gun.

• APPLE WATCH
Start and control sessions from your wrist, watch live speed, VMG and timing, and feel the whole start sequence through haptics — with the countdown and metrics mirrored live between phone and watch.

• WIND, CURRENT AND TIDE
Enter the wind yourself or let Tacktiq pull it automatically. Pro layers in marine data — waves and modeled ocean current — and draws a drift diagram showing how the tide set you off your ground track.

• RACE ANALYSIS
A wind-shift timeline with your tacks marked, so you can see whether you tacked on the headers or gave away the lift — plus laylines, start-line bias, and upwind/downwind point-of-sail breakdowns.

• AI SAILING COACH (PRO)
Ask the Session Analyst about any sail and get specific, on-the-water advice built from your own data and conditions — like a coach who reviewed every second of your track and told you exactly what to work on.

• TRACK YOUR PROGRESS (PRO)
Cloud sync and backup across devices, session compare, full-track replay, venue heatmaps, and progression-by-condition — so you can watch yourself get faster in each wind band across a whole season.

• FREE VS PRO
Recording is always unlimited and free — capture as many sessions as you like and review your speed, VMG, tacks and gybes on every one. Tacktiq Pro unlocks cloud sync and backup, the AI coach, marine wind/wave/current data, the Smart Start Line, and the full analytics suite (progression, heatmaps, session compare, best-in-condition comparison, and more).

• WHO IT'S FOR
Racers fighting for the podium, sailors learning to trim faster, and coaches and crews who want objective feedback instead of guesswork — on any boat, at any venue.

Whether you're figuring out why you're slow upwind or shaving seconds off your starts, Tacktiq gives you the feedback loop the fast sailors have: sail, measure, adjust, repeat.

Download Tacktiq and start turning water time into boat speed.

Privacy Policy: https://tacktiq.com/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://tacktiq.com/terms.html

## Key features

- Unlimited session recording
- Speed and VMG analysis against polars
- Customizable boat polars
- Automatic tack and gybe analysis
- Start line timer and Smart Start Line
- AI Sailing Coach (Pro)
- Progress tracking and cloud sync (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tacktiq - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Tacktiq - Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacktiq/id6762414590/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nifty tool with tons of data

*2026-08-20*

Really enjoying Tacktiq so far. Only have the free version but looking to upgrade to pro. Easy to use and I like the interface. Gives me a ton of cool data and I’m hoping to use the analysis tools from my previous races when I get pro version.

## Frequently asked questions about Tacktiq

### What kind of boats does Tacktiq support?

Tacktiq is built for both keelboats and dinghies. It analyzes GPS track and boat motion to provide insights relevant to these types of vessels.

### Can I record my sailing sessions for free with Tacktiq?

Yes, unlimited session recording is free and available on every tier. You can capture as many sessions as you like and review your speed, VMG, tacks, and gybes.

### How does Tacktiq help with my boat's polars?

You can build a polar for each boat, import an existing one, or let Tacktiq learn your boat's real numbers from your sailed sessions. This ensures comparisons are tuned to your specific boat.

### What is the AI Sailing Coach feature in Tacktiq Pro?

The AI Sailing Coach provides specific, on-the-water advice based on your own data and conditions. It acts like a coach who has reviewed your entire track to tell you exactly what to work on.

### Does Tacktiq have ads?

No, Tacktiq does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted analysis experience.

### What are the subscription options for Tacktiq Pro?

Tacktiq Pro offers two subscription plans: a monthly option for $8.99 and an annual option for $69.99. These plans unlock advanced features like cloud sync and the AI coach.

### How does Tacktiq analyze my tacks and gybes?

The app automatically detects maneuvers and grades each tack and gybe based on how much speed you maintained through the turn. It also provides recovery time to help you identify which maneuvers need practice.

### What devices is Tacktiq compatible with?

Tacktiq is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. You can start and control sessions from your wrist and view metrics mirrored live between your phone and watch.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-13

No release notes.

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