Understanding Routes and Itineraries

Pre-defined routes, daily waypoints, events, and travel time calculations.

Routes on Yakt are curated sailing itineraries created by experienced sailors and local experts.

What is a Route?

A route is a multi-day sailing plan connecting a series of waypoints. Each route starts and ends at a home base marina, forming a loop or point-to-point journey.

Waypoints

Each stop on a route is called a waypoint. Waypoints include GPS coordinates, a name, a description of what to see or do there, and the estimated time you will spend at that location.

Waypoint Events

Some waypoints include events: planned activities at that stop. Events might include restaurant recommendations, guided tours, water sports activities, or notes about the best swimming spots.

Travel Time Calculations

The system calculates estimated travel time between waypoints based on the straight-line distance and the selected cruise speed. Actual sailing time may vary depending on wind conditions, currents, and the specific path taken.

Route Categories

Routes are tagged with categories like Adventure, Cultural, Relaxation, Family, and Nature. These help you find routes that match the type of experience you are looking for.