tack X Sailing Regatta Timer vs SailingWatch

An intuitive, easy to use tactical mobile application for sailors by sailors. Built and optimized for iPhone and Apple Watch. Maximum feedback with minimal user input. Easy to use interfaces with highly visible displays. Distance to line, tactical pre-start data, and a race dial that tracks wind shifts and headers! We are happy to announce that all these features are also available on the Apple Watch. At tack X, our mission is simple. First, we provide sailors clear and concise data in all conditions. Second, we foster the improvement of sailing skills and a lifetime of learning through technology. Not only do we write and test the software for our customers, we use it too. Every member of our team uses tack X. Our continuous field testing process means a better experience for you. Not a racing sailor? Not a problem there are features for you too! Use the nav display for position and course information. Use the "line manager" to calculate distances and times to coordinates. And more! Features for all devices: - Easily readable user interfaces with large, clear fonts optimized for viewing in bright sunlight even with polarized lenses - Time your start to a tenth of a second - Track your distance to the start line - Pre-start course guidance and tactics - Track wind shift lifts and headers - Line length, seconds to run line, seconds to line - Map view - Manual boat and pin input - Signal K for NMEA integration - Apple Health App integration - add to your daily exercise goal while you sail - Night Mode - Diagnostics - And much more ******** DOWNLOAD THE USER GUIDE ******** Available at the developer & support URL. Before leaving a review - please contact us at the support link - we are here to help! We are constantly improving tack X. We have many features planned for upcoming releases. If you have a feature you want to see let us know! *Note that this app uses your location in the background. Using location background mode may dramatically decrease battery life.

SailingWatch is the race companion for sailors — a precise start sequence, a real start line, live tactics, and your whole session on a map. Built for dinghies, keelboats and yachts, on iPhone and Apple Watch. THE START, NAILED EVERY TIME • A big, readable countdown with a sweep ring that drains as the gun approaches. • Sync to the committee boat in one tap, or fine-tune with −1 / +1 minute. • The final minute turns red so you always know how long you have. • Start, pause and resume right from the cockpit. A REAL START LINE • Ping the pin and the committee-boat ends to set the line. • See the line bias and your live distance to the line. • Time your approach instead of guessing. LIVE TACTICS • Capture your port and starboard tack angles. • A compass and layline call tell you if you're lifted, headed, or on the groove. • Make the smart call on when to tack. WIND AT A GLANCE • A 6-hour wind forecast strip for your exact location — speed, direction and gusts. • Know what's coming before you leave the dock. EVERY SESSION, ON A MAP • Automatic GPS recording while you sail — speed, heading and full track. • Review past sessions grouped by month. • Replay any track on the map with distance, duration and top speed. SHARE YOUR SAIL • Export a standard GPX file. • Create a video animation of your track to share. • Send your sessions straight to Strava. ON YOUR WRIST • The Apple Watch app puts the timer, start line and live data on your wrist — sail with your phone in your pocket. MADE YOURS • Save your boat profile — class, sail number, polar and hull length. • Choose your units for distance, speed and temperature. • A clean, high-contrast black-and-blue design that stays readable in bright sun. Whether you're lining up for the gun on a club Wednesday or training for the season, SailingWatch keeps the start, the line and the tactics one glance away. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/