Sail Expert - Navigation, Instruments, Logs & NMEA
Poterion Sports In-app purchases
Sailing, Navigation, Instruments, Logbook, Wind Profile, Histograms, GPS & NMEA
- Rating
- 4.2
- 332 ratings
- Downloads
- 88.5K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Feb 13
- 2026
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About Sail Expert - Navigation, Instruments, Logs & NMEA
The Sailing Expert application supports navigation, racing, helps sailors to keep their logbook accurate and
up-to-date, keep maintenance log for different boats.
The device's sensors are used to fill the log (location, COG, SOG, temperature, pressure).
If a WiFi NMEA provider is available the boat sensors will be used instead.
Supported NMEA Sentences:
GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC - Positioning
HDG, HDM, HDT, VHW - Heading
VBW, VHW, VTG - Course, speed
VLW - Trip log
DBT, DBP - Depth
RPM - Engine revolutions
MDA, MHU, MMB, MTA, MTW, MWD, MWV, VWR, VWT - Meteo/weather conditions
This application does not require an internet connection nor any registration for its function.
While sailing you can use routes to navigate, fix a concrete bearing or target point of interest (POI) you want to sail to. The application will tell you the target course or alert if you are off course, calculate the remaining distance and estimated time of arrival (ETA).
On regattas the application helps you to cross the startline on time and with optimal speed and time.
While on anchor the app monitors your location and alarms you if drifted outside the set area.
Scanned maps can be imported and setup up as a map source for your trips. Custom map servers can also be used with this application (OpenSea maps, OpenStreet maps, etc)
Trips or their parts can be exported to CSV, GPX and PDF. Logged data can be synchronized with https://sail.expert where it can be viewed and edited.
See https://sail.expert for more details.
User requested features and features based on feedback from our users:
- PDF Export directly from mobile app
- Passage planner with distance-time graph
- Audible speed coach
- Nautical coordinates format
- Sails reef can be set to 1/4 - 4/4 instead of just on/off
- First mate for trips
- Maintenance entries for vessels
- Backup/restore feature
- Anchor alarm
- In-app help (only EN)
- French translation
- New narratives: Under way and Boat/Raft items
Other features:
- NMEA over WiFi
- Wind profile
- Nautical map overlays
- Navigation
- OpenSea Maps
- Man Over Board
- Starting line
- Different units (metric, imperial, ...)
- GPX, CSV export
- Change instruments
We encourage our users to file reports if the application misbehaves or crashes.
Reports can be filed in also by an email to [email protected].
Many thank for all reports and suggestions!
Some icons are from:
- Icons8.com (https://icons8.com/)
- MatWeather (http://prithusworks.blogspot.com/2015/07/matweather-material-weather-icon-set.html)
- Maps Icons Collection (https://mapicons.mapsmarker.com)
up-to-date, keep maintenance log for different boats.
The device's sensors are used to fill the log (location, COG, SOG, temperature, pressure).
If a WiFi NMEA provider is available the boat sensors will be used instead.
Supported NMEA Sentences:
GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC - Positioning
HDG, HDM, HDT, VHW - Heading
VBW, VHW, VTG - Course, speed
VLW - Trip log
DBT, DBP - Depth
RPM - Engine revolutions
MDA, MHU, MMB, MTA, MTW, MWD, MWV, VWR, VWT - Meteo/weather conditions
This application does not require an internet connection nor any registration for its function.
While sailing you can use routes to navigate, fix a concrete bearing or target point of interest (POI) you want to sail to. The application will tell you the target course or alert if you are off course, calculate the remaining distance and estimated time of arrival (ETA).
On regattas the application helps you to cross the startline on time and with optimal speed and time.
While on anchor the app monitors your location and alarms you if drifted outside the set area.
Scanned maps can be imported and setup up as a map source for your trips. Custom map servers can also be used with this application (OpenSea maps, OpenStreet maps, etc)
Trips or their parts can be exported to CSV, GPX and PDF. Logged data can be synchronized with https://sail.expert where it can be viewed and edited.
See https://sail.expert for more details.
User requested features and features based on feedback from our users:
- PDF Export directly from mobile app
- Passage planner with distance-time graph
- Audible speed coach
- Nautical coordinates format
- Sails reef can be set to 1/4 - 4/4 instead of just on/off
- First mate for trips
- Maintenance entries for vessels
- Backup/restore feature
- Anchor alarm
- In-app help (only EN)
- French translation
- New narratives: Under way and Boat/Raft items
Other features:
- NMEA over WiFi
- Wind profile
- Nautical map overlays
- Navigation
- OpenSea Maps
- Man Over Board
- Starting line
- Different units (metric, imperial, ...)
- GPX, CSV export
- Change instruments
We encourage our users to file reports if the application misbehaves or crashes.
Reports can be filed in also by an email to [email protected].
Many thank for all reports and suggestions!
Some icons are from:
- Icons8.com (https://icons8.com/)
- MatWeather (http://prithusworks.blogspot.com/2015/07/matweather-material-weather-icon-set.html)
- Maps Icons Collection (https://mapicons.mapsmarker.com)
What’s new
Updated February 13, 2026
New in 7.1 • Fix Android 13+ permissions
User reviews
nice app, i like the dark theme
The app looks realy good I like the heading ,log and lat and long display but I am having trouble getting a map exported . How can I get uk map for the northwest England ?
Good.. But how to set waypoint? Please introduce to me..
Definitely 5-star! I can only recommend to skippers who take good seamanship seriously. The features support the detailed and accurate logging. Good fun and easy to use. Congrats to the developers! Looking forward to new releases!
It is very easy
Help full apps , very well.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Sailing Expert application?
The Sailing Expert application supports navigation, racing, helps sailors to keep their logbook accurate and up-to-date, and keep maintenance logs for different boats.
What sensors are used to fill the log in the Sailing Expert application?
The device's sensors are used to fill the log, including location, COG, SOG, temperature, and pressure. If a WiFi NMEA provider is available, the boat sensors will be used instead.
Which NMEA sentences are supported by the Sailing Expert application?
The supported NMEA sentences are GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, HDG, HDM, HDT, VHW, VBW, VTG, VLW, DBT, DBP, RPM, MDA, MHU, MMB, MTA, MTW, MWD, MWV, VWR, and VWT for positioning, heading, course, speed, trip log, depth, engine revolutions, and meteo/weather conditions.
Does the Sailing Expert application require an internet connection?
No, this application does not require an internet connection for its function.
How can routes be used in the Sailing Expert application?
While sailing, you can use routes to navigate, fix a concrete bearing, or target point of interest (POI) that you want to sail to. The application will tell you the target course or alert you if you are off course, calculate the remaining distance, and estimated time of arrival (ETA).
How does the Sailing Expert application assist in regattas?
On regattas, the application helps you to cross the startline on time and with optimal speed and time.
What does the Sailing Expert application monitor while on anchor?
While on anchor, the app monitors your location and alarms you if you drift outside the set area.
What types of maps can be used with the Sailing Expert application?
Scanned maps can be imported and set up as a map source for your trips. Custom map servers, such as OpenSea maps and OpenStreet maps, can also be used with this application.
In what formats can trips or their parts be exported from the Sailing Expert application?
Trips or their parts can be exported to CSV, GPX, and PDF formats. Logged data can be synchronized with https://sail.expert for viewing and editing.
Are there any additional features in the Sailing Expert application?
Yes, there are additional features including NMEA over WiFi, wind profile, nautical map overlays, navigation, Man Over Board, starting line assistance, different units (metric, imperial, etc.), GPX and CSV export, and the ability to change instruments.
How can users file reports or suggestions for the Sailing Expert application?
Users can file reports or suggestions by sending an email to [email protected].
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