SailSpeed is a sailing GPS speedometer and navigation toolkit designed for skippers, racers, and cruisers. It delivers precise boat speed and course data, smart VMG guidance, and race essentials in a clean, glove-friendly interface. Use it on the water for training, coastal cruising, or regatta starts, even with weak signal conditions. Core features - Real-time instruments: speed over ground, course over ground, heading, max and average speed - VMG and layline guidance to wind or waypoint for smarter upwind and downwind decisions - Race timer, track recording, and logbook with GPX export for debrief and sharing Why SailSpeed - Accurate and responsive GPS data with smoothing optimized for sailboats - Simple, distraction-free screens visible in bright sun and on deck - Works offline once loaded, saving battery and data Keywords: sailing GPS speedometer, marine navigation app, VMG calculator, sail racing timer, sailing logbook
1. Download and open SailSpeed, then grant Location access so GPS speed and course can be measured accurately. 2. Set up basics: choose units in knots and nautical miles, create a boat profile, and select the instrument dashboard you prefer. 3. Enter wind direction and speed manually or select a target bearing or waypoint to enable VMG and layline guidance. 4. Start sailing: monitor SOG, COG, heading, and VMG; use the race start timer if you are training or approaching a start sequence. 5. Finish and review: stop recording to save your track, review max and average speed, and export a GPX log; optionally connect onboard instruments via Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi for richer data.