A New AI-Powered Sailing Simulator for Training, Coaching, Protesting & Racing Strategy
by SailPro 24 Apr 15:28 PDT
SailPro today announced the launch of SailPro SIM, a browser-based sailing simulator designed to help sailors, coaches, sailing schools, and yacht clubs better understand racing tactics, rules, and decision-making before hitting the water.
SailPro SIM introduces a new way to experience sailing scenarios through simulation, allowing users to recreate and repeat key race situations such as start line positioning, wind shifts, lay lines, and rule interactions.
"Most sailors only experience critical race moments once per race. With SailPro SIM, you can replay those moments, experiment with different decisions, and actually understand what's happening — not just guess." — Peter La Fontaine, Founder of SailPro
Bringing Simulation to Sailing
Unlike traditional sailing tools that focus on live data and tracking, SailPro SIM is built specifically for training and education. The platform enables users to create, test, and review race scenarios in a controlled environment.
Key capabilities include:
- Simulating race starts with clear visualisation of start line bias
- Practising upwind and downwind tactics
- Running multi-boat scenarios with up to eight competitors
- Visualising lay lines, tacking distances, and boat positioning
- Replaying scenarios for coaching, training, and review
AI-Powered Race Creation and Rules Interpretation
SailPro SIM also introduces integrated AI capabilities to simplify both race setup and rules understanding.
- AI Race Creation helps users quickly generate race scenarios
- AI Rules Determination supports interpretation of racing rules in practical situations
- Scenario Recording enables structured coaching sessions and reviews
Designed for Sailors, Coaches, and Clubs
SailPro SIM is designed for individual sailors wanting to improve their performance, coaches and sailing schools running structured training sessions, and yacht clubs conducting education sessions, race briefings, and protest simulations.
Because SailPro SIM is browser-based, it runs on any modern computer without the need for installation or specialised hardware.
Extending the SailPro Ecosystem
SailPro SIM builds on the existing SailPro platform, which provides mobile-based racing tools including audible countdown timers, boat speed reporting, compass heading, race tracking, and race review tools.
SailPro SIM represents a major step toward bridging the gap between on-water experience and off-water learning, giving sailors a way to develop racing skills in a repeatable and measurable way.
Availability
SailPro SIM is available now: www.sailpro.app/racing-simulator.