What it fixes
Sound familiar?
“I forget where I went and how far I paddled.”
With Paddle Journal
GPS records your route, distance, speed and time, and shows the whole route on a map.
“Wind makes or breaks a paddle, but I never write it down.”
With Paddle Journal
Wind speed and direction from Apple Weather are saved at the start and finish of every paddle, with a compass on the home screen.
“My photos and notes end up scattered.”
With Paddle Journal
Add photos, notes and a rating to each paddle, so your logbook keeps the memory with the numbers.
How it works
01
Start on the water
Pick your craft and start. Tracking keeps going in the background, and a Live Activity puts the paddle on your Lock Screen.
- Kayak, SUP, canoe, rowing, surf ski and rafting
- Metric, imperial or automatic units
02
Look back at every paddle
Each paddle keeps its route map, distance, duration, average and top speed, and the wind when you set off and finished.
- Photos, notes and a rating
- Synced between your devices with iCloud
03
Set goals for the season
Statistics by week, month, year or all time, split by craft, and goals such as hours on the water, monthly distance or paddles a week.
- Weekly, monthly and all-time totals
- Progress towards each goal
A logbook for the water
GPS route tracking
Your route, distance, speed and time, recorded as you paddle.
Wind from Apple Weather
Wind speed and direction at the start and finish of each paddle.
Built-in compass
A compass on the home screen while you're out.
Lock Screen Live Activity
Follow the paddle from your Lock Screen while you track.
Goals and statistics
Totals by week, month and year, and goals you set yourself.
iCloud sync
Your logbook on all your devices, with no account to make.
Your logbook, your iCloud
No account needed. Your paddles sync between your devices through your own iCloud.
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Which kinds of paddling does it record?
Kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, rowing, surf ski and rafting.
Does it keep tracking with the screen off?
Yes. GPS tracking carries on in the background, and a Live Activity shows the paddle on your Lock Screen.
Where does the wind data come from?
Apple Weather. Wind speed and direction are saved at the start and the finish of each paddle.
Do I need an account?
No. Paddle Journal syncs through your own iCloud.
Can I use miles or kilometres?
Yes. Choose metric, imperial or automatic units.
Paddle Journal is a logbook, not a safety tool. Check conditions before you go, and tell someone where you're paddling.
Your next paddle, on the record
Route, wind, photos and notes, kept together for every trip.
iPhone · iOS 18.2 or later