The Smartboatia Logbook: No Time for Paperwork? Enjoy Automatic Sailing Records

Sailing is about freedom, not paperwork. That's exactly why the Smartboatia Hub takes care of something most sailors forget (or avoid): the Smartboatia logbook.

Instead of writing down places, weather and performance by hand after a long day on the water, your Hub does it for you: automatically, accurately and in real time.

The power of an automatic sailing log

Imagine finishing a weekend sail or a longer passage with every manoeuvre, every wind shift and every anchorage perfectly recorded, without lifting a pen. That’s what the Smartboatia logbook does:

Every moment captured Your Hub continuously records GPS, wind data, boat motion and more, so you never miss a thing.

Instant clarity Sync across all your devices to analyse your performance or relive your best sunset in every detail.

What the Smartboatia logbook records

The Smartboatia Hub collects data from your onboard instruments and its own sensors to build a complete picture of your trip. Here’s what it records:

Instrument data

• GPS position, speed over ground and course Always know exactly where you were and how fast you were going.
• Wind angle and wind speed See how shifting winds affected your performance.

Internal sensor data

• Boat motion and heel See how your boat behaved in every sea state.
• Air pressure Track weather trends throughout your trip.
• Battery voltage Keep an eye on your power supply and avoid nasty surprises.

Smart event detection

• At anchor, in harbour or underway (detected automatically) Tagged automatically, so you can filter your logs.
• Tacks and gybes (detected automatically on sailboats with a wind sensor) Every manoeuvre is marked for a better overview.
• Engine on/off (detected automatically; learns and improves once you’ve marked a few hours of sailing and motoring) The Hub adapts to how you use your boat for more accurate detection.
• Moored (manual entry): note when you’re tied up to a mooring buoy.
• Motorsailing (manual entry): add it yourself with a single tap.

Want to take a closer look at specific manoeuvres? Open the app and use the “Manoeuvres” filter to show only your tacks and gybes.

The Smartboatia logbook in action: how it works

Never miss a moment: the Hub continuously reads data from your boat’s NMEA 2000 network (or via an NMEA 0183 Wi-Fi bridge or SeaTalk NG adapter) and stores it safely.

1. Data capture Sensors and instruments feed live data to the Hub.
2. Cloud sync If your Hub is connected to the Smartboatia cloud, it uploads your logbook automatically as soon as it has Wi-Fi with internet.
3. Visualise and analyse Use the Smartboatia app to view routes, filter events and zoom in on key moments.

Access when you’re away

As long as your Hub is online, your logbook syncs with the Smartboatia cloud. So you can access it when you’re away too:

• from home or the office
• from another boat
• or simply to share your route with friends

Why the logbook makes a difference on board

Let’s be honest: manual logging rarely goes to plan, especially after a long day. But your Smartboatia Hub doesn’t miss a thing. It automatically records the details of every trip:

• Where you were, when and in what conditions
• How your boat behaved
• Which manoeuvres you sailed

All of this helps you sail better, spot patterns and even improve your safety, especially when you look back after a demanding passage at what went well (or not so well).

What our customers say

“The automatic logbook is one of the best Smartboatia features for me. I can look back on my trips any time, and the software gradually learns the characteristics of my boat. The charts showing changes in wind and weather help me read the conditions. I also love being able to relive my trips later, on my own or with friends.”

Christian Blunck, SY DECIBEL

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A smarter logbook. A smarter sailor.

You can’t remember every tack or wind shift. But your Smartboatia logbook can! It automatically creates a complete record of your trip. Stay in the moment and use the data later to sail smarter, safer and with more confidence.

Whether you want to improve your sailing, share your trip or just enjoy knowing everything is logged, Smartboatia has you covered.

Want to find out more about the Smartboatia Hub and what it can do for your boat?

• Curious about the logbook itself? Find all the details on our logbook feature page
• Want to see everything at a glance? Check out the full list of Smartboatia features
• Wondering what legally belongs in a logbook? We recommend this YACHT article on mandatory entries and electronic logs (in German)