Tracking / Trip recording
How to import a .gpx track
Intro
SeaPeople supports .gpx file imports, allowing you to bring over your tracking data from almost any tracking device and generate trips to share on SeaPeople. This may also allow you to add tracklines with much more detail than SeaPeople’s internal tracking.
There are two ways to begin a trip import:
Tacking screen: After tapping on the tracking icon on the main footer navigation bar, select ‘Import trip’ option
Home screen: Use the '+' icon in the upper right corner and select ‘Import trip’
About .gpx files
What is a .gpx file
A .gpx file is a GPS Exchange Format file that contains waypoints, tracks, and routes, which are points, paths, and collections of paths representing recorded GPS data. It is the file type almost all smart watches, gps units on vessels, and other tracking devices like Delorme will export.
How do I find .gpx files
Virtually every service that provides tracking offers the ability to export your tracks. You can find in-depth instructions for exporting from common sources with the following links:
Saving .gpx file
Sea People will need to access the .gpx file from your phone. So save the file directly to your phone, a shared folder, or any cloud based storage app (iCloud, Dropbox, Drive) on your phone.
Note: Some services’ file exporting is done through their website and may be more easily achieved with a laptop, in which case you can simply airdrop or message the file to your phone then save.
Importing a .gpx with one segment
Ensure the
.gpxfile is saved to your phone.SeaPeople will automatically open your phone's file manager (usually starting on the recent files screen). From here, you can access files stored locally, shared with your phone, or within apps like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Choose the desired
.gpxfile.A map with the imported points will appear on your screen.
From here you can edit your track or hit 'next' to proceed to the trip details screen.
Importing a .gpx with multiple segments
Ensure the
.gpxfile is saved to your phone.SeaPeople will automatically open your phone's file manager (usually starting on the recent files screen). From here, you can access files stored locally, shared with your phone, or within apps like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Choose the desired
.gpxfile.If multiple segments are detected, you’ll receive a notification prompting you to select one. Tap 'OK' to proceed.
Note: Multi-track trips are not currently supported, so only one segment can be selected.
Use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to preview different segments.
Once the correct segment is selected, tap 'Edit Track' to adjust it if needed. Or, hit 'Next' to proceed to the trip details screen.
Edit track line
Trim track
Drag the slider handles to remove a portion of your track from the start or end.
Add points
By default, the 'End' pill is selected, so new points will be added to the end of your track. To add points at the start, select the 'Start' pill. Tap anywhere on the map to add a point.
Move
Long press and drag any point to adjust its position on the map.
Delete
Tap a point to delete it from the map.
Add trip details
Choose your trip date
Select the dates when your trip occurred to accurately set its duration.
Important: Your trip dates and times directly impact the average speed for your activity, so ensure these are correct.
Give your trip a title
Choose a fun and descriptive title for your adventure.
Write a description
Share details about your trip, such as fishing experiences, weather conditions, or memorable moments with friends.
Add media
Include photos or videos from your trip to enrich your post. If you don't have any media, your trip will still show up as a trackline on the social feed and in your logbook.
Select the boat
Choose the boat associated with this trip. If your boat isn't listed, you can add it to your profile. However, we recommend completing the post with the incorrect boat first, then editing your profile to add the boat, and finally editing the post to update the boat association. This way, you won't lose any information you've entered on the ‘New trip’ page by navigating away from it.
Trip visibility
This setting determines who can view your trip in the Logbook tab of your public profile. Choose from:
Everyone – Your trip will be visible to all SeaPeople users.
People I Follow – Only people you follow and your crew members can see your trip.
Private – Only you and your crew members will have access to your trip.
Publish to feed toggle
Turn this off if you’re not ready to share your trip in the home feed after tracking.
Once you’ve rested, added a fun description, and uploaded photos or videos, scroll down and toggle it on.
When published, your trip will appear in the feed with today’s date, and your followers will receive notifications.
Include in stats toggle
Disable this option if you don’t want the trip to count toward your overall travel stats or badges.
Save a trip
Once you've filled in all the details, click the "Save" button to add it to your logbook. The trip will be also posted to the home feeds if the 'publish to feed' is toggled on.