A Better Electronic Compass
Velocitek’s Prism compass now comes with a few much-needed upgrades.
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Velocitek’s Prism compass now comes with a few much-needed upgrades.
When skippers of the world’s fastest boats embark on the Vendee Globe, a high-performance autopilot keeps them on course.
Miles Seddon cracks the codes of electronics readings on speed and course over ground
Sailing your boat at maximum efficiency starts with an understanding of your target boatspeed and then learning how to apply it across different conditions.
With Regatta Toolbox’s wearable registration, it’s easier to keep track of the kids at their big events.
Information provided by onboard electronics can be extremely helpful, however, they may not always be the best option.
All your decisions while racing need to balance what the boat is telling you and what you’re observing on the water, and what the instruments are telling you.
Miles Seddon cracks the codes of speed and course over ground.
Garmin delivers sharp looking displays.
Today’s high-powered radar and AIS units can be used for more than finding ships and rocks. They’re also useful tools for keeping tabs on your competitors.
An appealingly simple iPhone app courtesy of North U. puts manual windshift recording in hand. As the saying goes, what you get out of it is only as good as what you put in. “Electronics” from our March 2012 issue.
GPS-enabled starting tools can help put your boat right on the line, but using them properly takes practice. “New Gear” from our April 2011 issue.
Velocitek’s Prism compass now comes with a few much-needed upgrades.
When skippers of the world’s fastest boats embark on the Vendee Globe, a high-performance autopilot keeps them on course.
Miles Seddon cracks the codes of electronics readings on speed and course over ground
Sailing your boat at maximum efficiency starts with an understanding of your target boatspeed and then learning how to apply it across different conditions.
With Regatta Toolbox’s wearable registration, it’s easier to keep track of the kids at their big events.
Information provided by onboard electronics can be extremely helpful, however, they may not always be the best option.
All your decisions while racing need to balance what the boat is telling you and what you’re observing on the water, and what the instruments are telling you.
Miles Seddon cracks the codes of speed and course over ground.
Garmin delivers sharp looking displays.
Today’s high-powered radar and AIS units can be used for more than finding ships and rocks. They’re also useful tools for keeping tabs on your competitors.
An appealingly simple iPhone app courtesy of North U. puts manual windshift recording in hand. As the saying goes, what you get out of it is only as good as what you put in. “Electronics” from our March 2012 issue.
GPS-enabled starting tools can help put your boat right on the line, but using them properly takes practice. “New Gear” from our April 2011 issue.
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