Planning an Overnight Sail with Sailors Planner

Planning an Overnight Sail with Sailors Planner

Published on Tue July 15 2025 by Sailors Planner crew

Sail Smarter. Stay Safer. Save Time.

Overnight sails are some of the most rewarding experiences on the water ...whether you're coastal cruising, doing a passage to a new harbor, or training with your crew. But they also demand a higher level of preparation. That's where Sailors Planner™ steps in.

Designed to simplify your voyage from dock to destination, Sailors Planner gives you everything you need to plan an overnight sail in minutes, communicate with your crew, and stay informed with real-time marine data.

What Can You Do with Sailors Planner?

Plan Your Sail in Minutes

Gone are the days of printing float plans, filling them in manually, and hunting down paper checklists. With Sailors Planner™, you can create a fully-detailed float plan in a few clicks ...tailored for an overnight voyage.

Add Crew, Assign Roles, and Communicate

List your crew, assign responsibilities like helm shifts or provisioning, and even send them invitations so they can access the float plan directly. Everyone stays in sync, before and during the sail.

Get Integrated Marine Weather Forecasts

No more toggling between tabs or pulling data from multiple sources. Sailors Planner™ pulls in real-time weather forecasts ...including wind, swell, tides, and more... based on your planned departure location.

Chart Your Route Digitally

Use our interactive map to set waypoints and chart your route. This helps you visualize your trip, anticipate distance, time, and bearings ...and even upload your GPX tracks after the sail for a full review.

Track Supplies and Checklist Items

Overnight sails require more gear ...meals, water, safety items, sleep gear. Easily build a categorized supplies list and assign responsibility to crew members. Use smart checklists to prep the vessel, verify safety protocols, and reuse the same list for your next overnight sail.

How Much Does It Cost?

With Sailors Planner™ token-based pricing, you only pay for what you use.

  • Creating a full float plan ($1.00; 10 tokens)
  • Digitally chart your route with waypoints ($1.20; 12 tokens)
  • Total cost: $2.20 USD (as of June 21st 2025)
  • No subscriptions or hidden fees
  • Purchase tokens as needed, or choose bundle packages for frequent sailors
  • Bonus: Crew members don't pay to view the plan ...they just join with your invitation

It's a fraction of the cost of other sailing software or commercial float plan systems ...and it puts all your prep tools in one place.

Why It Matters for Overnight Voyages

Overnight sailing introduces new risks ...darkness, fatigue, shifting weather, and longer distances. With Sailors Planner™, you're not just checking a box, you're:

  • Creating accountability
  • Boosting confidence
  • Making decisions based on reliable marine forecasts
  • Sailing smarter, not just farther

Ready to Plan Your Next Overnight Adventure?

Start your float plan today at SailorsPlanner.com and see how easy it is to chart your course, organize your crew, and sail into the night ...fully prepared.

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