Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker

Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker

Boat Speed, Watch, Wing & SUP

1.1K ratings
603 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
June 8, 2017
Updated
October 30, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Track your performance across over 30 water sports with detailed metrics like speed, distance, and duration. Analyze your sessions, compare gear, and connect with a community for challenges and leaderboards. Offers wind forecasts and live sharing for select plans.

✓GPS tracking for 30+ water sports
✓Detailed speed, distance, and duration metrics
✓Wind alerts and forecasts (Pro)
✓Session history and progress tracking
✓Gear logging and comparison
✓Community challenges and leaderboards
✓Live location sharing (Pro)
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What's New in Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker

8.29

October 30, 2026

Waterspeed automatically detects land, so you can review and remove the parts of an activity that weren't on the water. Weather notifications let you pick when you'd like to head out and alert you when the wind is right for that session, with enough time to get ready.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Waterspeed Ultra Yearly

Unlock Waterspeed Ultra for a Year

$99.001 Year
1 Month trial
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Events

Read more about Waterspeed on iPhone Duo

Waterspeed on iPhone Duo

Your sessions on the big iPhone Duo screen.

Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 7, 2026

Read more about SailGP Sydney 2026

SailGP Sydney 2026

Canada SailGP Team races. Tracked by Waterspeed.

Feb 26, 2026 — Mar 2, 2026

Read more about DEFI Windsurf Race Challenge

DEFI Windsurf Race Challenge

DEFI Windsurf Race with secret selection criteria.

May 29, 2025 — Jun 2, 2025

User reviews

A great tool for tracking your progress

I’ve used this app for years now and have watched it grow every year in functionality. Unlike most applications that add features the use of this app has actually become easier and more intuitive with time. If you do water sports it will track your progress and provide statistics on how you’re doing. I’ve logged over 8 thousand miles over the years kiting surfing, kite foiling, EFoiling and SUP. Don’t tell the developers but since there is an other category you could use it for off the water like biking or hiking. It’s fun to share your recent travels graphically with your friends. I totally recommend this app.
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Response from developer

Eight thousand miles is a lot of water. Thank you for sticking with us all these years and for noticing that the app got easier to use. We won't tell anyone about the biking. The Waterspeed team

Waterspeed is BROKEN

I can no longer use Waterspeed because it’s stuck in a never ending cloud sync loop. That would be ok if I could get support from the developers…. Humans! Unfortunately the support chat now only connects you to an AI bot now, which is COMPLETELY USELESS! I can not get support for my issue. Do not buy this app, it’s BROKEN :(
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Best for metrics but low performance

Waterspeed is really good for foiling stats, probably the best and has a comprehensive list of sports. But in the last year the reliability has been getting worse and worse. I am constantly wrestling with it, constant failed syncs and today it even somehow merged 2 different sessions in 2 different disciplines into one session. Sometimes when I use my scroll crown it just exits the menu. It's eating up my time, ruining sessions and causing more irritation than it's worth. Sucks when you're a paying customer.
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Purely a tracking app

Caution - Tidal locations not accurate. unable to select tidal stations. It uses nearest geographical location. Useless for planning.

Going downhill

A few weeks ago, the map feature in the web app broke, just recently my sessions from my watch have to be manually sync’d to my phone (eventually appearing) and none of my sessions this week have sync’d to Strava. Quality just seems to be going downhill rapidly

Response from developer

Thanks for letting us know, and sorry it was a rough few weeks. Watch sessions that needed a manual sync are fixed in the latest version, so please update. If Strava still isn't getting your sessions, write to support@waterspeedapp.com and we'll check the connection on your account. The Waterspeed team

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FAQ

What water sports can Waterspeed track?

Waterspeed supports over 30 water sports, including sailing (dinghy, keelboat, catamaran), wingfoil, windsurf, kitesurf, foil, efoil, pumpfoil, SUP, kayak, canoe, downwind, and powerboat.

Does Waterspeed have ads?

No, Waterspeed does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use for basic tracking, with optional Pro and Ultra plans for advanced features.

What are the subscription plans for Waterspeed?

Waterspeed offers Pro and Ultra plans as monthly or yearly subscriptions. These unlock advanced stats, history, sync capabilities, and detailed sailing/racing analysis. Plans start around $2.99/month with free trial periods.

Can I use Waterspeed on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Waterspeed can record your session directly from your Apple Watch. It also syncs automatically with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, and Vakaros devices.

How accurate is Waterspeed's data?

Waterspeed provides detailed metrics like speed, max speed, average speed, distance, and duration. Pro and Ultra versions offer advanced analysis such as best speeds over different intervals, VMG, true wind angle, and polar charts.

Can I share my sessions with friends using Waterspeed?

Yes, you can share your sessions with friends. The Pro version also offers live location sharing, allowing people on shore to follow your activity in real-time.

How often is Waterspeed updated?

The latest version of Waterspeed is 8.29, released on October 30, 2026. The app is regularly updated, indicating ongoing development and support.

Does Waterspeed integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, Waterspeed can export activities to Apple Health. This allows for consolidated health and fitness data tracking across different applications.