Community Guidelines

Treat every sailor with respect, regardless of experience, background, club, or class. No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.

Never encourage unsafe behavior on the water. Respect right-of-way rules, weather warnings, and local regulations.

Describe your experience, position, and availability accurately. Fake or misleading posts waste other sailors' time and erode trust.

• Do not post phone numbers, personal email addresses, or home addresses publicly.
• Use SailMate's in-app messaging to coordinate with other sailors.

If someone behaves suspiciously, sends inappropriate messages, or breaks these guidelines, use the in-app report and block tools. Reports are reviewed and may lead to content removal or account suspension.

Share tips, drills, and tactics that you've actually tested. Do not post misleading or dangerous advice — other sailors may rely on it.

Answer questions you can answer. If you don't know, that's fine — leave space for someone who does.

Some users in the sailing community are minors or young sailors. Be extra mindful when interacting, never request private contact details, and report any concerning behavior immediately.