Sea Current Measure Tool

IBSailing

About this app

Sea Current Measure Tool helps sailors and coaches quickly measure sea current speed and direction directly on the water using only a smartphone.

It allows you to perform quick and reliable current measurements while on the water. Simply drop a floating stick or object into the water, press Start, wait a few seconds, retrieve the stick and press Stop. The app calculates the speed and direction of the water movement using GPS data.

The app is designed for sailing race preparation and training. Understanding the current in the race area can be critical for making the right tactical decisions. Even small currents can affect boat speed, laylines and mark roundings.

All measurements are stored so you can review them later and build a better understanding of the current patterns in your sailing area.

Features

Measure sea current speed and direction
Simple start and stop measurement process
GPS based current calculation
View a list of all measurements
Display measurements on the map
Useful for race preparation and training sessions
Designed for sailing coaches and racers

How it works

Drop a measuring stick or floating object in the water
Press Start when the stick enters the water
Wait a few seconds while the stick drifts
Retrieve the stick and press Stop
The app calculates the current vector based on the GPS movement

Use cases

Sailing race preparation
Training sessions
Understanding current patterns
Mapping current across the race area
Coaching analysis and tactical planning

Sea Current Measure Tool is designed for sailors who want a fast and practical way to measure sea current directly on the water without additional equipment.

Location access is required to calculate the movement of water during measurements and to display measurements on the map.