Costing less than stand-alone tactical systems, the SailMaster application for the Apple iPhone gives you all the information you need to optimise sailing and racing performance, claim the manufacturers. Originally designed as an economical tool for experienced sailors to optimise performance, the ease of use and low cost of the racing application means that all levels can benefit without bankruptcy.
Key performance data is displayed in a clar and easy to read format and has more features than a lot of the current devices, it can be downloaded from the Apple Apps Store at a price tag of $12 (you work out the rate).
It gives you:
SPEED in either knots of km/h
VMG Velocity Made Good
DIRECTION expressed as a compass heading
WAYPOINTS/COURSE PLOTTING using GPS co-ordinates, courses are plotted by setting waypoints which can be saved for future reference
COURSE VARIANCE indicated in degrees as either a lift (+) or header (–). Key indicator of optimal time to tack
ANGLE OF HEEL displayed in both numeric and chart formats
STARTER LINE COUNTDOWN configurable for a 15, 10, 5 or 3 minute countdown.
TIDES displays direction with the time and height of the next full tide
Users can receive all future applicaiton upgrades at no extra cost, and no operation manual is required, and no other hardware or software is needed other than the iPhone 3G. Waterproof casing is provided.
