PaddlePal: SUP & Kayak Trackerv2026.08

What changed

• PlatformIntegrated Focus Mode to allow automatic workout tracking detection.
• New featureAdded automatic water lock activation for Apple Watch workouts.
• PerformanceImplemented GPS route data recovery to prevent data loss after crashes.
• UXImproved reliability of Apple Watch physical button controls for pausing and resuming.
• UXRemoved the iPhone connection indicator from the Watch app UI.
• PerformanceFixed a bug where the Watch app failed to resume the workout view after a crash.
• UXCorrected display issues where iPad sheets for equipment, routes, and details appeared too small.
• UXFixed an issue preventing the workout summary screen from resetting on Apple Watch.

Reception

Original release notes

New Features

Focus Mode integration — PaddlePal can now detect when your iPhone's Focus Mode is active, and you can enable automatic Focus tracking during workouts from Settings.

Automatic water lock on Apple Watch — Water lock now turns on automatically 15 seconds after starting a workout, so you no longer need to remember to enable it manually.

Workout route recovery — If the app crashes during a workout, your GPS route data is now preserved and restored when you reopen the app, so you won't lose your paddle trail.

Improvements

- Workout pause and resume from the Apple Watch side button and Digital Crown now works more reliably.

- Removed the "iPhone Connected" indicator from the Watch app for a cleaner workout screen.

Bug Fixes

- Fixed a bug where the Apple Watch would show the home screen instead of your active workout after a crash recovery — it now resumes directly to the workout view.

- Fixed equipment add and edit sheets appearing too small on iPad.

- Fixed community route preview sheets appearing too small on iPad.

- Fixed workout detail sheets appearing too small on iPad.

- Fixed the workout summary screen not resetting properly when dismissed on the Apple Watch.