Generic tools weren't built
for sailing schools
We're not another tour booking platform with maritime features bolted on. See exactly how we compare to the alternatives.
Feature‑by‑Feature Comparison
| Feature | Broad Reach | Rezdy | FareHarbor | Sailia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | From £49/mo Flat — no booking fees | From ~$49/mo + 1–2% per booking | "Free" High variable per‑booking fees | From ~€49/mo + ~€1 per booking |
| Cost at 200 bookings/mo | £99 Professional plan — same price every month | ~$200+ Base + per‑booking % adds up fast | $300–$500+ Variable fees make costs unpredictable | ~€249+ Base + per‑booking quickly exceeds ours |
| Per‑Booking Fees | £0.00 | 1–2% | Variable % | ~€1/booking |
| RYA Course Catalogue | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Certification Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Student Pathway Progression | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cabin & Berth Management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Instructor Qualifications | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vessel / Resource Management | ✓ | Basic | ✗ | ✓ |
| Online Booking Widget | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stripe + Stripe Connect | ✓ | ✓ | Stripe only | Stripe only |
| Xero Accounting Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Nexi (EU) Payments | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Email Template Builder | ✓ | Basic | Basic | ✗ |
| Marketing Sequences | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| SMS Messaging (Twilio) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| GDPR Compliance Tools | ✓ | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Digital Waivers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gift Cards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Packages | ✓ | Limited | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI Assistant | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Charter Bookings | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Yacht Delivery Management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Maintenance & Safety Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Basic |
| Team Chat | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi‑Tenant Architecture | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Feature Development | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Built Specifically for RYA | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | Sailing only |
Need something unique? We build it.
Unlike rigid off‑the‑shelf platforms, Broad Reach is built on a flexible architecture that can be customised to your centre's exact workflow. Need a bespoke report, a unique booking flow, integration with your existing systems, or a feature nobody else offers? We work with you to make it happen — no waiting for a roadmap vote.
- Custom booking workflows & forms
- Bespoke integrations (CRM, accounting, fleet software)
- Tailored reporting & analytics dashboards
- White‑label & branding options
- Dedicated development for Enterprise clients
Where the alternatives fall short
Rezdy
Great for: Tour operators, activity providers
Falls short on: No RYA course understanding, no certification
tracking, no cabin management, no instructor qualifications, per‑booking
fees that eat into margins, and limited CRM for student relationship
management. Designed for one‑off tours, not multi‑day structured training.
FareHarbor
Great for: Attractions, food tours, sightseeing
Falls short on: Zero sailing‑specific features. No vessel
management, no overnight course support, no instructor scheduling, no
certification workflows. Variable per‑booking pricing makes costs
unpredictable. No accounting integration or marketing automation.
Sailia
Great for: Sailing‑focused operations, charter
Falls short on: Better for charter than training. Limited
certification tracking, no marketing sequences, no email template
builder, no gift cards, no waivers, no SMS, no Xero integration,
and lacks the depth of CRM and reporting tools that busy centres need.
5 reasons centres choose Broad Reach
Purpose‑Built for RYA
Not a generic tool with sailing cosmetics. Every feature — from course categories to cabin scheduling — is designed for how training centres actually work.
No Per‑Booking Fees
Flat monthly pricing means your cost stays predictable. A 200‑booking month costs the same as a 20‑booking month. Your growth is your gain.
Certification Built In
Track student progression from first sail to Yachtmaster. Issue certificates, monitor qualifications, and automate "next course" recommendations.
All‑in‑One Platform
Bookings, payments, CRM, email, SMS, waivers, reporting, maintenance — one dashboard. Stop paying for 5 separate tools.
Built by Sailors
We understand the difference between a Day Skipper and a Yachtmaster. Our team sails, so we build features that make sense on the water.
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