SailboatSprint retrospective template
Wind, anchors, rocks, and the island — a shared picture of momentum and risk.
Columns in this template
Visualize the team as a sailboat with wind (helpers), anchors (blockers), rocks (risks), and island (goals).
When to use Sailboat
The Sailboat retro turns the sprint into a voyage: what propels you, what drags, what could wreck you, and what you’re steering toward. It shines for roadmap or quarter themes and for teams that think visually.
Facilitator tips
- Spend two minutes aligning on what “Island” means this retro (release, metric, or milestone).
- Rocks are risks — distinguish them from Anchors (current drag) during grouping.
- Close by picking one Anchor and one Rock to mitigate; tie Wind to existing strengths you’ll reuse.
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