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How it is used

IMG_20180713_103315Since InkDisplay was released last year – it is used by hundreds of sailors around the world in various classes, starting from small dinghies and skiffs to high tech big racing machines. It is getting more and more popular. High contrast reflective screen, big battery, full waterproof and shockproof makes a difference. Here are few photos sent by our customers how InkDisplay is used on boats.  Read

InkDisplay released

interviewAfter months of painstaking development, Sailracer.net, a sailing app and a company, greatly appreciated by more than 60 000 users, has launched their latest product – InkDisplay – high contrast display for sailing with the best possible visibility even through polarized sunglasses in direct sunshine.

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Measuring tacks/jibes

7A few weeks ago we have sent a survey asking about the need to measure the maneuvers:

  • Distance Lost (on TWD or mid COG’s axis) during tack or jibes
  • Distance lost to mark
  • Time of the maneuver

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Running on E-Ink

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This is a first trial running SailRacer app on E-Ink Adroid reader, and it looks promising.

Visibility in direct sunshine is the biggest problem for mobiles phones and tablets. Most of them have LCD screens that works with backlight LED’s – certain pixels are dimmed on top of light panel to form a view. E-ink technology reflects the light – what makes it ideal for outdoors.

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SailRacer and SailTimer

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SailRacer, the leading sailing app for both professional and amateur sailors, announced a partnership with SailTimer Inc., the leader in Wind Instruments for non-instrument boats. As of today, both companies will jointly market each other products. Sailors now will have the ability at an affordable cost to measure wind and sail the most efficient and fastest course also taking into account polar, laylines and wind oscillations.

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Old school vs SailRacer

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Each of us has a different approach when it comes to sail racing; but most of the times, it’s either old-school – less tools and tech, more manpower; or modern – using all the tech you’ve got to make sure you’re the winner. Well, that tech can help you win. Here’s why:

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VMG is misconception

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During SignalK workshop organized by DigitalYachts at METS trade show we heard a discussion that the most important thing during upwind and especially downwind is VMG. This is WRONG and we think this is common misconception.

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Signal K

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We are proud to announce integration of Signal K in Sail Racer application. It enables every user to easily connect all native boat communication, navigation and instruments to Sail Racer application.

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SailRacer at IBEX

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SailRacer attended the International Boatbuilders Exhibition in Tampa, FL, USA.

October 4-6, SailRacer attended IBEX (International Boatbuilders Exhibition) in Tampa, Florida (USA), in partnership with Gemeco.

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Nautical Chart Integration

We have just released the Sailracer app including paper or digital charts overlay on top of Google maps.

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DataLinker – Let’s innovate sailing

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An interface between NMEA data on a mobile, keeping the internet channels open.

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