Getting Started

To use Sailrouting, visit www.sailrouting.com. This is where you can access all weather routing tools.

1. Introduction to Sailrouting

Sailrouting is a weather routing tool specifically designed for sailboats. It calculates optimal routes by taking into account weather conditions (wind and current) and your boat's characteristics.

This tool uses accurate weather data and advanced algorithms to help you plan your navigation more safely and efficiently.

Sailrouting allows you to:

• Find the fastest route based on weather conditions
• Plan your navigation precisely with estimated travel time
• Anticipate different navigation phases (sail and motor)
• Optimize fuel consumption by planning engine usage
• Visualize weather conditions you'll encounter throughout your journey

Whether you're preparing for an ocean crossing or coastal navigation, Sailrouting helps you make the best decisions for your navigation by considering all important parameters.

2. Configuring Settings

To configure your routing settings, click on the "Settings" icon in the Sailrouting interface. This will open a dedicated page for configuring your sailboat.

The Sailrouting settings configuration page

2.1 Sailboat Parameters

In this section, you need to configure the main characteristics of your sailboat:

• Your boat's length
• Spinnaker usage option for downwind sailing (check if your sailboat is equipped with one)

2.2 Performance Adjustment

This section allows you to globally adjust your sailboat's performance by modifying a percentage. To help you set this parameter, a table displays your boat's speed at 10 knots of wind with a 90-degree angle.

The sailboat performance adjustment interface

2.3 Engine Parameters

This section is essential if you want to:

• Estimate your motor travel time
• Exclude engine usage from your calculations

You need to configure:

• Minimum wind speed to start the engine
• Your boat's speed under power
• Your engine's fuel consumption

3. Defining Your Route

3.1 Departure and Arrival Points

To calculate your route, you need to define:

• A departure point
• An arrival point

3.2 Choosing Departure Time

Departure time is a crucial parameter for your routing. You can:

• Select a specific date and time for departure
• With a free account, departure time must be more than 48 hours in advance

4. Analyzing Results

4.1 Route Visualization

Once the calculation is complete, you can visualize different information along your route:

• The wind direction and speed you'll encounter
• Estimated time of passage at each point
• Your boat's predicted speed
• Weather conditions throughout the journey

4.2 Detailed Dashboard

By clicking the "Dash Board" button in the top right of the map, you access additional information:

• Detailed navigation statistics
• Estimated sailing and motor time
• Total distance to cover
• Estimated fuel consumption
• Export route in GPX format

4.3 Weather Forecast Overlay

To visualize weather conditions along your route, click on the weather tab located at the bottom right of the screen. You can then overlay different weather layers (wind, current) on your calculated route, allowing for an in-depth analysis of the conditions you'll encounter during your navigation.