What We Do Differently
Not just another sailing app. Every feature is tagged so you know what's new, improved, or coming.
Structured Anchorage Intel
Not just reviews — depth, bottom type, holding quality (1-5), swell exposure, and wind protection as structured data. Filter anchorages by what actually matters.
Persistent Hazard Network
Community posts expire. Hazards on Rutter stay until confirmed resolved. Report, confirm, and track shoals, wrecks, and obstructions.
Crowd Density Live
See how many boats are at an anchorage right now before you arrive. No more surprises after a full day of sailing.
The Fleet
Follow boats, join cruising groups, 1:1 chat, and pin community posts. Built for cruisers who want to stay connected without Facebook.
Digital Ship's Log
GPS tracks auto-generate a permanent passage log: start/end, distance, avg speed, max wind. Add notes, export as PDF.
Free GPS Tracking + More
Free built-in GPS tracking with Starlink support, external tracker integration (inReach, Iridium GO, Yellowbrick), and GPX import/export.
Fuel Price Network
Crowd-sourced diesel and gasoline prices per fuel dock. Find the cheapest fuel on your route before you decide where to stop.
Marine Services Directory
Find mechanics, riggers, electricians, and sailmakers with cruiser reviews. Book services through the app.
SOS & Emergency
One-tap emergency broadcast that shares your exact position and boat details with nearby cruisers. Works offline via SMS fallback.
What Makes Rutter Different
Other apps give you a map. Rutter gives you intelligence — structured, verified, and built by cruisers.
Other sailing apps
- Free-text reviews only
- Hazards expire or do not exist
- No structured anchorage data
- No crowd density
- No fuel prices
- No digital logbook export
Rutter
- Depth, bottom type, holding quality, swell, wind structured
- Persistent hazard network with multi-user confirmation
- Filter anchorages by holding quality, protection, depth
- Live crowd density per anchorage
- Crowd-sourced fuel prices per dock
- Auto-generated passage logs with PDF export
- Marine services directory with cruiser reviews
- SOS broadcast to nearby boats with SMS fallback
Trusted by Cruisers Worldwide
From the Med to the Pacific — this is what sailors say
SY Flora
Germany → Worldwide
From the Med to Alaska it provides exactly the information we need — plus cost-free tracking so our family can see where we are.
SV Gambler
UK → New Zealand
We've relied on it for years from the UK to New Zealand. It's our go-to source for cruising intelligence.
Sarah & Mike
Caribbean
Finally, a single place for anchorages, tracking, and connecting with the cruising community. We use it every single day.