How the Austrian Sailing Federation is building a year-round sailing community with Waterspeed
The Austrian Sailing Federation is using Waterspeed Challenges to keep sailors active, connected, and motivated all year round — turning session tracking into a powerful tool for community growth.
Your tacks are losing you more speed than you think
You know that feeling when you come out of a tack slower than you went in? Everyone does. But "slower" is vague — and vague doesn't help you improve. Here's what your tack data is actually telling you.
How to plan your best water sports trip this summer
Summer is when most water sports riders finally get the time to travel. The destination is rarely the problem — it's everything that comes before you hit the water. Here's how Waterspeed Explore+ helps you plan smarter, from finding the spot to connecting with local experts before you even pack your gear.
Waterspeed partners with The Magenta Project to grow women's sailing
Waterspeed partners with The Magenta Project to grow women's sailing
5 numbers that tell the real story of your session
Max speed is the dopamine number, but it's just the highlight. Here are the 5 numbers — speed, VMG, average, active time and distance — that actually explain what happened in your session, and what to train next.
More than a race
DÉFI was a week full of speed, community, race-day energy, and real sessions on the water. Here are some of our favourite moments from Waterspeed at DÉFI.
Waterspeed × Österreichischer Segelverband
Waterspeed partners with the Austrian Sailing Federation to help their members get more out of their time on the water.
How to prepare for a long-distance race
Preparing for a long-distance race takes more than just time on the water. Here are a few simple ways to train with more intention before DEFI, improve your pacing, and make the most of the DEFI Training Challenges on Waterspeed.
How to prepare for your first race
Preparing for your first race isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about training smarter. From pacing and gear setup to learning from your data, here’s how to show up confident, avoid common mistakes, and actually enjoy your first race on the water.
4 steps to set up your device for better sessions
A simple setup can make the difference between capturing a clean session or missing the data that matters. In this guide, we walk through three simple steps to set up your tracking device and make every session easier to review and understand.
NorthStar hits 101.3 km/h — captured on Waterspeed
NorthStar hits 101.3 km/h at ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Your crew. Your rules. Your leaderboard
Create your own Group Challenge on Waterspeed and compete on a shared leaderboard. From local crews to international championships, see how communities are using live challenges to stay connected, motivated, and active on the water.
How to prepare for a great session (before you even hit the water)
You don’t have bad sessions — you have unprepared ones.
A great day on the water starts long before you launch. From setting clear goals to preparing your data and routine, here’s how serious riders turn unpredictability into performance.
Why data matters in modern sailing
Modern sailing is shifting from intuition to insight. From weekend sailors to SailGP teams, data and performance tracking are transforming how sailors train, improve, and connect with the sport. Discover why sailing is no longer just felt — it’s measured.
Not progressing in water sports? These 7 Plateaus might be why
Feeling stuck despite training regularly? Discover the most common watersports training plateaus and how tracking, benchmarks, and session review help you progress again.
What’s the Best Spot to Go Around Me?
Not sure where to go on the water? Explore+ helps locals, beginners, and travelers discover the right spots based on real activity, sport filters, and local knowledge — so you can spend less time guessing and more time riding.
How to Track Tacks & Gybes in Waterspeed
Tacks and gybes are where most performance gains — and losses — happen. Learn how Waterspeed automatically tracks your turns so you can improve speed retention and consistency.
Introducing Ultra: Advanced VMG & Tactical Performance Analysis in Waterspeed
Ultra brings advanced VMG and tactical performance analysis to Waterspeed, helping sailors and foilers understand not just how fast they go, but how effectively they sail.
