# RaceTac Committee — Regatta Support for Committees

> Regatta race management tool for committees, supporting RRS and various scoring systems. (iPhone/iPad app by David Hubbard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetac-committee/id1442574155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Hubbard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442574154)
- Category: Sports
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetac-committee/id1442574155/reviews.md

## What is RaceTac Committee?

Features:
Supports the full 'Rule 26' and Match Racing 'Rule C3' start sequence and scoring from the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
Supports Finish Time logging and Race Scoring for Time-on-Distance PHRF races as well as Time-on-Time systems (SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick).

Start Sequence Timer:
- Displays countdown and instructions for the next Committee action.
- Sound or Voice alerts and countdowns to major events using either Tones or Voice Announcements.
   Keeps your hands free to sound signals, change flags, etc...
   (See iOS settings under 'RaceTac Committee')
- Includes pre-warning alert option (Alert signal one minute before first division warning).
- Includes optional gap time between divisions, or zero for 'rolling starts'.
- Rule 30 prep flag support. (I, Z, U, Black Flag, Z with I, or standard Papa)
- Allows multiple divisions, with indication of which division is in its start sequence.
- Division and Signal Flags.  Shows flag for upcoming hoist or drop event.
- Division Flags can be solid colors or numeric signal flags.
- Supports start postponement (AP Signal) via 'AP Flag' toolbar item.
   Resets Race Start Time so that 'Warning' is one minute after AP Down (Per the RRS)

Finish Time Log:
- Quickly log a finish time with a tap in a large clock area.
- Add and Edit boats, including name, sail #, Handicap, Division, and finish codes.
- Delete erroneous entries.
- 'Night Mode' for night time visibility.
- Saves the log automatically for later review.
- Email the log to you or your committee members in either CSV or Excel format.
        
Boat Management and Scoring:
- Save boat info such as ID (name), Sail number, Handicap, and default division.
- Supports PHRF, SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick handicapping system at the Division level.
- Makes entry later much easier.
- Score a race right in the app. Loads the log and race data quickly into scoring 
module.
- Import boats from a CSV file in Boat Management.
- Email the race scoring results as a spreadsheet.
- See the 'More' button for these options.

Benefits:
- Simplifies start sequence timing by providing countdowns to key signals!
- Reduces workload, especially when used with Voice announcements!
- Helps eliminate problems when recording finish times!
- Provides a copy of the times via email for later review.
- Get race scores fast, before you get to port. No web system needed.

## Key features

- Rule 26 and Match Racing Rule C3 start sequence support
- Finish time logging and race scoring
- PHRF, SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick handicapping
- Customizable sound or voice alerts for start sequences
- Division and signal flag management
- Automatic log saving and CSV/Excel export
- Boat management and import from CSV

## Chart rankings

- #192 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetac-committee/id1442574155/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Limited

*2019-04-27*

Can’t edit finish times to record boat name. No audible sounds for warnings. Not worth $7.99.

## Frequently asked questions about RaceTac Committee

### What are the main features of RaceTac Committee?

RaceTac Committee supports RRS start sequences, finish time logging for various handicapping systems, and race scoring. It also offers customizable alerts, division management, and data export.

### What handicapping systems does RaceTac Committee support?

The app supports PHRF, SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick handicapping systems at the Division level for accurate race scoring.

### Can RaceTac Committee be used for different divisions?

Yes, RaceTac Committee allows for multiple divisions, with clear indication of which division is in its start sequence. It also supports division and signal flags.

### How does RaceTac Committee help with start sequences?

It simplifies start sequence timing by providing countdowns to key signals with optional sound or voice alerts. It also supports pre-warning alerts and gap times between divisions.

### What export options are available in RaceTac Committee?

You can email finish logs and race scoring results in CSV or Excel format, making it easy to share data with committee members or for later review.

### Is RaceTac Committee available on multiple devices?

Yes, RaceTac Committee is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, offering flexibility for committee members.

### How often is RaceTac Committee updated?

The app was last updated on October 27, 2025, indicating active development and support for the latest features and bug fixes.

### What is the price of RaceTac Committee?

RaceTac Committee is a paid application, available for $4.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its race management features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.00 — 2025-10-27

- Updated for newer iOS versions
- Minor performance enhancements in FInish Log
- Integrated with RaceTac Regatta Management System (RaceTac RMS)
   See RaceTac.com release notes for more info.
- RMS Sync can optionally sync a location such as Committee Boat, Mark Boats, etc.
- Better viewing in 'Dark Mode'
- Adds Tim-on-Time scoring
- Adds handicap to boat management list view
- Better Finish Log size on iPads

### 2.83 — 2022-06-11

Fixes an issue where you could not reset start time after an 'AP' postponement was used.

### 2.82 — 2021-10-07

+ Adds support for IRC Handicaps.
+ Adds support for 'AP' Flag.  Postpone and restart a start sequence.

### 2.81 — 2021-06-05

Version 2.81
+ Fix for an issue when importing a list of boats that would show an error message.

### 2.80 — 2021-05-21

Scoring and Boat Management Enhancements:
+ More Handicap Systems (In addition to PHRF):
    - SCHRS - Small Catamaran Handicapping
    - Portsmouth Yardstick (Scales for 100 and 1000)
    - Default set in app settings.
    - Can be changed at the Division level in Scoring function.
+ Import boats from a CSV file in the Boat Management function.
    - Get file onto your device any way you want, email, download, iCloud.
See the RaceTac website for detailed documentation.

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