Description:Sail Buddy is a marine navigation app for sailors, yacht crews, and boating enthusiasts that makes trip planning and on-water navigation simple and reliable. Core features include real-time GPS tracking and turn-by-turn course guidance, integrated weather, wind and tide forecasts with smart alerts, and offline nautical charts with waypoint and route management. Advantages include AI-assisted route optimization, a clean, easy-to-read interface for quick decision-making, and robust offline functionality for remote waters. Keywords: navigation app, sailing GPS, marine charts, route planner.
HOW TO USE:1. Download Sail Buddy and create an account or continue as a guest to access basic features.
2. Grant GPS and location permissions, then tap Start Trip to begin real-time tracking and follow on-screen guidance.
3. Use the chart view to add waypoints, draw routes, and enable offline charts for areas with limited connectivity.
4. Check the weather and tide panel before departure and enable smart alerts for course and safety recommendations.
5. Use the AI route optimizer to compare options, save favorite routes, and share plans with your crew.