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Released
November 18, 2011
Updated
June 23, 2025

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Follow live race tracking for various events like yacht races, car rallies, and adventure races directly on your mobile device. View team information, leaderboards, course maps, and wind data. Replay past race moments and stay updated with a social media feed.

βœ“Live race tracking
βœ“Team information
βœ“Live leaderboards
βœ“Map, course, and wind info
βœ“Replay facility
βœ“Social media feed
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What's New in YB Races

5.0.1

June 23, 2025

Bug fixes and improvements

1

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

YBE00187

Standard Yacht Race YBE00117

User reviews

Desperately Needs An Update

Oct 26 update - the new viewer for the GGR is a big improvement!

Legacy Viewer: Very poor compared to the web version. Feels amateurish & missing lots of functionality that's available on the web page version (which doesn't work from iOS).

Missing wind data

I have both an Android as an iPhone. When opening the app on Android I can see wind data but on the iPhone, there is a very dark notification coming on top that is impossible to read and disappears immediately and no wind data is loaded. It would be great if this can be fixed so the GGR26 is even better to follow
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Awful

Designed by a 3 yr old for the worst functional app in 2026. Forces you to use this garbage when you try to access website version. Embarrassing.

Next to useless

As others have noted, this app is next to useless. The controls on the β€œnew” viewer are horrible, and the legacy was barely passable to begin with. Nothing scales properly, and trying to rotate your screen to get some improvement somehow works even worse. If you can, try to use the website which is at least β€œok.”
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Trash

The app version will not let you read notes about boats that have retired, but when you go to the web version on an iOS device to try to read the notes there, it won’t let you as you need to use the app.
They’ve now tried to fix this with their new race viewer, but after looking at 3 boats in the Fastnet Race Tracker, it crashes.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App crashes when zooming in or switching between functions

Bug

Crashes after viewing 3+ boats in race viewer

Bug

Buttons unresponsive or difficult to click

Bug

White screen with loading spinner, content won't load

Bug

Race data doesn't update or updates with significant delay

Bug

App freezes when losing focus or switching apps

Bug

Error messages when reloading races

Bug

Incompatible with iPhone X and newer display formats

Bug

Boats display on land instead of water

Bug

Leaderboard doesn't show actual race leaders

Bug

Boat photos and wind data fail to load

Bug

App requires multiple launches to function

Bug

Zoom function causes crashes

Bug

Notes about retired boats inaccessible in app

Bug

New race viewer crashes frequently

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Requested Features

17 requests

Ability to save favorite boats/teams for quick access

Feature

Search function for boats on map

Feature

Highlight/tag individual boats on map

Feature

Map scale indicators and distance measurements

Feature

Distance to finish and between boats display

Feature

Zoom function that maintains state and doesn't reset

Feature

Filter to show only selected boats/teams instead of deselecting all

Feature

Improved weather overlay and wind visualization

Feature

Auto-play track history feature

Feature

Larger boat numbers/identifiers when zoomed

Feature

Geographic landmarks and reference points on map

Feature

Support for all major races (e.g., Vendee Globe)

Feature

Better social media feed filtering for race-specific content

Feature

Password recovery option on login screen

Feature

Cross-device app purchase synchronization

Feature

iPad-optimized interface

Feature

Ability to view web version on iOS devices

Feature

FAQ

What does the YB Races app do?

This app allows you to follow live race tracking for a variety of events, including yacht races, car rallies, and adventure racing, directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can view real-time information about teams, leaderboards, maps, and wind data.

What are the key features of YB Races?

Key features include viewing team information, live leaderboards, maps, course details, and wind information (when available). The app also offers a social media feed for race news and a replay facility to scrub through past race times.

Is YB Races free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may offer additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their experience.

What kind of races can I track with this app?

You can track a wide range of races, including yacht races, car rallies, and adventure racing. The specific information displayed is controlled by the race organizers, so content like pictures may vary depending on their input.

Does the app require an internet connection?

Yes, this app requires an active internet connection to operate. Live tracking data, leaderboards, maps, and social media feeds are all updated in real-time and depend on a stable internet connection.