Routing: a hand across the water

Article Abstract:

An onshore router acts as a navigator, tactician and weather analyst, using computing power and weather data to determine the safest and fastest course for racing sailboats and passagemaking cruisers. Routers need polar inputs, position inputs and weather inputs plus a reliable communication system.

Usage, Information services, Navigation systems, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Electronics in navigation

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Making routing decisions electronically

Article Abstract:

Sailboat enthusiasts can make use of various software to chart the best course based on information from weatherfaxes, voice and data communications, electronic charts and others. The basic software is polar-development software which takes into account a particular windspeed and true-wind angle.

Software, Sailboats

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Optimum sailing angles

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the techniques which are used by competitive sailors in sailboat racing. The calculation of the route which should be taken in a race and the importance of measuring the boat's velocity are discussed.

Methods, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Speed, Sailors

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