TrackPilot

You plan your track, TrackPilot follows it

You set the route. That can be via a SmartTrack, a previously sailed track, a route from Navigis, or by following a vessel ahead of you via AIS. Your line, your choice.

Activate it when you sail within range

Steer towards your planned line, and once you’re within about five metres of it, you engage TrackPilot. From that moment the system keeps your vessel tight on that course.

Continuous correcting, more precise than by hand

TrackPilot makes around four corrections per second – small, almost imperceptible adjustments. That’s where the difference lies: a skipper steers more coarsely and less often, especially after hours at the helm. Every large rudder movement slows the vessel and costs fuel. TrackPilot holds the line tighter, even after twelve hours of sailing.

You adjust in real time

Want to sail closer to the bank or take a bend a little wider? You adjust your track on the screen while you sail. TrackPilot doesn’t sail the average line – it sails your track, only more precisely.

The watch alarm keeps you alert

An automatic watch alarm is active by default and regularly asks for confirmation of your presence. TrackPilot is not a system to walk away from. It’s a steering aid for those who keep watching and thinking along. Staying alert remains your job.

You can intervene at any time, instantly

Touch the pilot and you’re steering again. No delay, no menus. At any moment you take full control of the helm.

“What TrackPilot does, we can’t replicate by hand. It brings so much calm, and once you’re used to it, you don’t want to be without it.”
Driekus, MPS Asara

“You feel it at the end of a fourteen-hour sailing day: I’m a good deal less tired.”
Niels, MTS Turais

“The ease of use of TrackPilot has significantly improved my work on board and helped me carry out my tasks more effectively and with less stress.”
Christof Sacre & Wendy Hermans, MS Elysium

“It takes part of the steering out of our hands, making our processes more efficient.”
Alain Schampaert, MS Charis

Curious what Tresco TrackPilot can mean for your vessel or fleet?

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In that conversation you’ll discover whether TrackPilot is relevant for your vessel, what costs and what return you can expect, and how the installation works. No surprises, just honest advice.

Or call us directly: +32 3 231 07 31

Does TrackPilot take over sailing for me?

No. TrackPilot is a steering assistant that supports you, not replaces you. You stay in the wheelhouse and in control, and you switch the system on or off with a single action.

Is automated course-keeping actually safe?

Yes, provided you use the technology correctly. The system corrects more subtly and faster than a human and continuously monitors your course. It always works together with an active watch alarm that checks your presence. TrackPilot holds the course; staying alert remains your job.

Do I need expensive hardware or major modifications?

On the contrary. Your existing Navigis, a compatible pilot and a GPS compass are sufficient in most cases. Installation is usually done in half a day, with no shipyard visit. You sail on the same day.

What does a TrackPilot cost?

The subscription costs €2,500 per year, all-in: software, SmartTracks, updates and support included. There is also a purchase option. We set both out clearly in this article.

Does TrackPilot really save fuel?

Fewer rudder movements means lower consumption. How much you save depends on your route and sailing profile – from at least 2% on straight stretches to 25% in bends. Calculate it for your vessel at roi.tresco.eu.

What support do I get while sailing?

During office hours we offer live support: via TeamViewer we look at your screen with you while you sail. At the weekend, our WhatsApp support helps you with urgent questions.