Best Sailing Training Apps & Games

0+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Out of 0+ sailing training apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Sailing Training

Ardent Training: RYA Theory#1

Ardent Training: RYA Theory by Ardent Sailing Ltd

Learn offline and on the go.
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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Access accredited RYA theory courses for sailing and motorboat qualifications on your mobile device. Learn at your own pace with offline access, instructor support, and a global community. Prepare for your skipper certification with comprehensive study materials.

Trimlog: Sailing Analytics#2

Trimlog: Sailing Analytics by Philipp Schmechel

Training, Trim Diary, Tracking
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Optimize your sailboat's performance with this app. Record and analyze your trim settings against weather conditions using graphs and AI-powered recommendations. Supports numerous boat classes and includes integrated GPS tracking for regatta training.

ASA's Sailing Challenge#3

ASA's Sailing Challenge by American Sailing Association

Learn To Be A Better Sailor!
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😐(2.7K ratings)
$3.99In-App Purchases
#18in Education
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Master sailing fundamentals with interactive modules covering points of sail, wind, sail trim, and maneuvering. Test your skills in a virtual sailing course against the clock.

What We Love

  • 🎓 Excellent learning/review tool for sailing
  • 👍 Great for reviewing before going out on the water
  • 👍 Useful for visualizing sailing concepts
  • 👍 Simple and effective

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Trimming Task 2 is Impossible
  • 🔒 To limited and some controls overly sensitive
  • 💰 Underwhelming, not worth the price

More Sailing Training apps to explore

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SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
Wind, Maps, Waves & Tides
Free

Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.

Proprietary Tempest Weather SystemsLive wind and current station reportsAI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting
☀️ Weather
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
5
US Sailing Bookstore
US Sailing Bookstore
US Sailing Bookstore
by US SAILING
Free

Access digital sailing publications, including racing rules and training materials. Read offline, highlight text, and bookmark pages. Some content is free for members, while other publications are available for purchase.

Digital sailing publicationsOffline reading capabilityHighlighting and bookmarking
📚 Books
(14)
free with in-app purchases
6
Go Sailing
Go Sailing
Go Sailing
Create or Join Sailing Trips
Free

Connect with the sailing community to create or join sailing trips. Meet new people, share trip expenses, and manage your sailing activities. Find crew, offer rides, or organize social events.

Create or join sailing tripsFind crew or offer ridesOrganize social sailing events
🌐 Social Networking
(45)
free with in-app purchases
7
US Sailing Skill Up
US Sailing Skill Up
US Sailing Skill Up
Sailing Skills and Resources
Free

This app provides sailing skill development resources for all levels, from beginners to advanced sailors. Instructors and coaches can create lesson plans and track student progress. It offers a library of drills, games, and video clips to enhance learning.

Skill progress tracking for sailors, parents, and coachesLibrary of drills, activities, and gamesCustomizable lesson plan creation
📚 Education
(12)
free
8
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
Sailing Resume, Qualifications
Free

Effortlessly log sailing voyages with GPS tracking and rich media. Share your adventures live with friends and family, and automatically build a comprehensive sailing resume. Collaborate with crew and join sailing groups to compare achievements.

One-tap voyage trackingLive route sharingAutomatic sailor resume
✈️ Travel
(323)
free with in-app purchases
9
SailGP
SailGP
SailGP
World's fastest sailing race
Free

Experience the world's fastest sailing races with real-time video, live data, and immersive VR/AR features. Follow elite teams, customize your view, and never miss a moment of the action.

Live sailing race streamingReal-time race data and statsImmersive Virtual Reality viewing
⚽ Sports
(661)
free
10
Yapp Sailing Course
Yapp Sailing Course
Yapp Sailing Course
Learn to Sail. Free & Easy
Free

Learn the fundamentals of sailing with bite-sized, interactive lessons. This app provides a step-by-step guide for beginners, covering essential topics from boat parts to maneuvers and safety. Study at your own pace to build confidence for your first sailing experience.

Bite-sized sailing lessonsInteractive activities and knowledge checksAI-powered sailing assistant
📚 Education
(25)
freemium
11
Sailing Term
Sailing Term
Sailing Term
Learn Sailing Terms!
Free

Master sailing terminology with this educational app. It offers a dictionary section for learning terms and a quiz section to test and expand your knowledge of sailing vocabulary.

Sailing term dictionaryRepeat learning sectionsSolve learning questions
📚 Education
(81)
free
12
2Sail Sailing Simulator
2Sail Sailing Simulator
2Sail Sailing Simulator
Sailing Simulator to go faster
Free

Master sailing techniques and improve your boat speed with this comprehensive simulator. Learn essential skills like trimming, balance, and sail shape through interactive modules and time trials. Suitable for both beginners and experienced sailors looking to enhance their racing performance.

Realistic sailing physics and controls50 years of coaching in key lessonsMultiple boats and sails
📚 Education
(35)
free with in-app purchases
13
NATO Alphabet Trainer
NATO Alphabet Trainer
NATO Alphabet Trainer
ICAO, Radio, Sailing
Free

Master the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet with authentic pronunciations and real-time translation. Ideal for aviation, maritime, and radio communication training, this app offers a clear interface and practice mode for quick learning.

Complete NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabetAuthentic pronunciationsReal-time text-to-NATO translation
🔍 Reference
(4)
free
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Sailing Quiz HD
Sailing Quiz HD
Sailing Quiz HD
Brush up on sailing skills.
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Enhance your maritime knowledge with interactive lessons and quizzes covering navigation, safety, and regulations. This app is ideal for sailors, yachters, and boaters of all levels to prepare for exams or refresh their skills. Learn and practice essential sailing concepts anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Interactive lessons and quizzesCovers chartwork, safety, buoyage, and moreOffline functionality
📚 Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases
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Inshore by Virtual Regatta
Inshore by Virtual Regatta
Inshore by Virtual Regatta
eSailing World Championship
Free

Experience realistic inshore yacht racing with a fleet of advanced boats. Compete in short-format races mirroring real-world events and earn points to upgrade your vessels. Join a massive community of sailors and vie for the virtual sailing world champion title.

Realistic inshore yacht racingFleet of advanced boatsShort-format competitive races
🎮 Games
(714)
free with in-app purchases
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US Sailing Racing Rules
US Sailing Racing Rules
US Sailing Racing Rules
Rules and Resources
Free

Access and reference the official racing rules of sailing anytime, anywhere. This app offers searchable rules, media resources, and tools to submit protests and draw animated diagrams.

Searchable racing rulesReal-time rule referenceProtest and redress submission
🔍 Reference
(27)
free
17
Navily
Navily
Navily
Der innovativste Küstenführer
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive mobile cruising guide for boaters. It offers a vast database of marinas and anchorages, user-generated reviews and photos, and seamless berth booking across Europe. Connect with other users and marinas through in-app chat and receive real-time warnings.

35,000+ marinas and anchorages350,000+ community photos and commentsEasy berth booking in 700+ European marinas
🗺️ Navigation
(779)
free with in-app purchases
18
ilearntoboat
ilearntoboat
ilearntoboat
Interactive Boating Course
Free

This app is a mobile companion for an interactive boating safety course. It uses a branching narrative story with role-playing simulations to teach boating knowledge and decision-making skills. The course meets national boating safety education requirements.

Interactive boating safety courseBranching narrative storyRole-playing simulations
📚 Education
(442)
free
19
Sailing Doodles Crew
Sailing Doodles Crew
Sailing Doodles Crew
by ROBERT GLENN WHITE
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
Connect to Your GPS Plotter
Free

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews
🗺️ Navigation
(4.9K)
free with in-app purchases