5 Smart Tips for Safe, Smooth, and Memorable Voyages

There's nothing like sailing in summer ...longer days, warm breezes, and wide-open horizons. Whether you're cruising with friends, racing with your club, or taking the family on a weekend getaway, a little planning goes a long way toward making your sail smooth and stress-free.

That's where Sailors Planner™ comes in. Our all-in-one float planning platform is mobile-friendly, checklist-ready, and designed for smart, repeatable use. And now, just in time for summer, you can even give the gift of sailing prep with digital gift cards ...perfect for skippers, students, and seasoned sailors alike.

Here are five tips to help you sail smarter this summer:

1. Plan Ahead with a Digital Float Plan

Before casting off, log your route, destination, departure time, and crew list in a float plan. Sailors Planner™ lets you create and reuse float plans in minutes, with built-in fields for everything from emergency contacts to weather forecasts.

• Mobile-friendly: update and view your plan from any internet browser
• One-click sharing: keep shoreside contacts informed
• Reusable templates: perfect for frequent summer sails

2. Check the Weather & Marine Forecasts

Summer weather changes fast ...and so should your plan. With integrated NOAA/NWS data, Sailors Planner™ pulls in:

• Wind speed and direction
• Tide and current predictions
• Swell height and interval

Everything you need is right inside your float plan.

3. Chart a Route with Waypoints

Use our interactive map to drop waypoints and plot your itinerary. From day sails to multi-stop adventures, it's easy to visualize and adjust your plan before departure - or even mid-sail with mobile access.

4. Use Smart Checklists & Supply Tracking

Summer sails often mean extra gear: water, food, sunscreen, life jackets, navigation tools.

With Sailors Planner™, you can:

• Create and reuse checklists
• Assign gear to specific crew members
• Track what's packed, used, or needs restocking

Pro Tip: Reuse your "Summer Sail" checklist every weekend!

5. Give the Gift of Smarter Sailing

Know someone who's always on the water? Our new digital gift cards are perfect for:

• Sailing instructors & students
• Club members
• Boat owners & first-time skippers

Choose the amount, add a message, and send via email instantly. No shipping, no hassle ...just smarter sailing made easy.

Give a Gift Card Now » https://www.sailorsplanner.com/giftcards/

Ready to Sail Into Summer?

Wherever the wind takes you, start with a plan ...start your voyage with Sailors Planner™. Build your float plan, invite your crew, check the forecast, and head out confidently.

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Thanks for reading this blog post. Set sail with confidence ...on us!
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