SAILTAB TACTICIAN
Coming SoonPro tactics and navigation. Any tablet.
Sailtab Tactician brings polar, layline, start, weather routing and chart data together on iOS or Android tablets. Race decisions get faster without a Windows PC tied in, and the interface is intuitive enough to need no training or coursework.
01 — TRADITIONAL SETUP
How does traditional tactical and navigation software work?
Today, professional tactical software usually needs four separate parts: a rugged PC, an NMEA gateway, a deck tablet and a software licence. On most yachts, total investment lands at $6,000–$15,000+.
Rugged Windows PC
$3,000–$10,000
A dedicated belowdecks computer for the tactical software.
NMEA gateway
$500–$1,500
A bridge that hauls instrument data into the computer.
Deck tablet
$1,500–$2,500
The on-deck screen. In most setups it only works as a remote display.
Tactical software licence
$1,295+
Typically a Windows-only professional software licence.
02 — THE PROBLEM
Where does the traditional setup struggle?
- 01
A Windows PC is required belowdecks
A dedicated PC eats power, needs cooling, maintenance and install space.
- 02
The tablet is usually just a remote screen
The deck tablet doesn't run on its own. It depends on a link to the belowdecks computer.
- 03
The interface wasn't designed for touch
UIs built around mouse and keyboard logic are punishing under race-day pressure.
- 04
If WiFi drops, the deck goes blind
When the remote desktop link breaks, the on-deck screen can lose function.
- 05
Heavy install and maintenance load
Hardware, licences, OS, networking and updates create extra work every season.
03 — SAILTAB TACTICIAN
One app. Any tablet.
Pro race tactic features running directly on iOS or Android tablets. Simple install, touch-first.
Any Tablet
Pick an iPad or an Android tablet. The licence is not locked to a hardware brand.
Weather Routing
Evaluates GRIB, polar, wind and current data together.
Race Tactics
Brings start sequence, layline, W/L course and mark data onto the race screen.
Pro Calibrations
On-water calibration flow for wind, speed, compass and leeway corrections.
Full Charts
Marine chart layers used alongside the race screen.
Tactical Assistant
Real-time gust tracking, layline conflict and polar delta data.
04 — COMPARISON
Traditional setup vs Sailtab Tactician
Same race data. Simpler hardware, faster to use.
Traditional setup
Sailtab Tactician
| Platform | Windows only | iOS + Android |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Rugged PC + tablet + gateway | Tablet-led setup |
| Deck screen | Remote desktop | Native app |
| Interface | Mouse + keyboard logic | Touch-first |
| Setup cost | $6K – $15K+ | Subscription |