12 Knots & Navily: A Smarter Way to Plan Sailing Routes

Smart way to plan you sailing itinerary

The internet is full of sailing itineraries. Many of them describe beautiful islands, charming villages, and scenic bays, but often they provide very little practical information for real route planning. For sailors, the most important question is not only where to go, but also where else to stop if plans change.

A typical itinerary may suggest one marina or one anchorage for each day. This can be useful as a general idea, but it is rarely enough when you are actually planning a sailing vacation. What happens if the recommended marina is fully booked? What if the suggested anchorage is exposed to the current wind direction? What if the bay is too crowded, the holding is poor, or the crew simply wants a shorter sailing day?

In real sailing, flexibility is essential. Weather, availability, distance, comfort level, and crew preferences can all affect the route. That is why alternative stops are often just as important as the main itinerary itself.

To make sailing route planning easier and more practical, 12 Knots has collaborated with Navily to create a new way of exploring sailing destinations and itinerary options. Instead of showing only one suggested stop, 12 Knots sailing routes now make it easier to view nearby marinas, anchorages, and alternative overnight locations directly on the map.

This gives sailors a much clearer picture of the cruising area. You can follow the suggested route, but also explore other highly rated stops nearby. If one marina is unavailable, you can quickly check other options. If the wind changes, you can look for a more protected anchorage. If you want to adjust a 7-day route into a 10-day itinerary, you can see which additional stops may fit naturally along the way.

Map-based sailing route

The map-based itinerary ideas format also makes route planning more visual and enjoyable. You can scroll through the destination, compare possible stops, and better understand how different marinas and anchorages are connected along the coast. This is especially useful for sailors who want to plan more independently while still having a structured itinerary as a starting point.

With Navily data integrated into 12 Knots sailing routes, the planning process becomes more practical, flexible, and transparent. Sailors can review alternative stops, check marina options, and in many cases book berths in advance through Navily. This helps reduce uncertainty and makes the entire trip easier to organize before departure.

Special discount

As part of this collaboration, Navily also offers 12 Knots users an exclusive 30% discount on Navily Premium. To activate the discount, use the code 12KNOTS and enjoy a special subscription price.

Together, 12 Knots and Navily help sailors move beyond basic itinerary descriptions and plan routes with more confidence, better alternatives, and practical marina and anchorage information in one place.