![]() ![]() ![]() gpx file(s) to add additional track(s) to the map you are viewing.PLEAA GPS tracks come from many sources. Note you can zoom in and get details such as speed, direction and timestamps at any location on the course. ![]() The map will open with the track of a recent race. Open it with Google Earth and checkmark all three options for KML: If it became ".txt" or ".gpx.txt" remame it to ".gps". (Rigle Click Download File) The downloaded file should have a ".gpx" file extension. gpx file.ĭownload this file to your computer: demo_gps_track.gpx If you have a Garmin, Delorme, or Magellan hand held unit check your unit’s manual on how to create a track and download the. Cost range from free to around $30.00 depending upon the feature set so read the descriptions carefully so you don’t buy more than you need for creating tracks. Both the Apple Store and Android Google Play store have a selection of apps you can use to create and share tracks. All you need to add an app to record a track. If you own an Android or iPhone smartphone you already have a GPS unit. gpx files and load them in the free version of Google Earth and start your analysis. gpx files for the regatta then will be posted on regatta results page for sharing by others. If you use a smartphone you should be able to mail directly from the device. gpx files are small text files so any email program will work. Back onshore either email or download your daily track files (.gpx) to your PC and email to The. When the race completes stop the track and save it. Shortly before the start of a race you will start a new “track” on your GPS device. (The files are small and will download quickly) Then open them in Google Earth and see how you did. Go to the the Regatta Results page for the regatta and submitted GPS tracks will be available for download. Now your ready to see how you did compared to your competitors. gpx file to Google Earth on your PCĭownload it from Google, it’s free. Most smartphone apps will allow you to mail your track(s) to Dedicated GPS devices usually require a PC to download, then mail the. Most smartphones with the addition of a very inexpensive (or free) app will give you that capability if you don’t have a dedicated GPS device (I.E. Then start moving up through the fleet.Ī GPS device capable of recording a track By comparing your track with a top competitor you can identify problem areas and focus on improving hose issues specifically. Is it boat speed, tactics or boat handling. Nothing is more frustrating then trying to figure out why one finishes mid fleet or worse. This is a great opportunity to help improve our level of competition in the fleet. How much time did you gain or lose on a leg compared to the the nearest boat. Are you sailing too high or low, and visually you can compare your course sailed to the competition. Objectively you can determine if you are fast or slow on a leg compared to other boats. While post analysis on a individual's tracks will provide some insights, the real benefit is when competitors share their tracks with others. In GPS speak this is creating “track” of the course you sailed including direction, speed and time. Off the water skipper's can analyze and share the GPS data. The MCYRA Executive Committee approved for 2016 a trial period for competitors to use a GPS device to record courses sailed while racing. 2022 NORCAL #2 - CARMIGGELT REGATTA EYC 2022 NORCAL #2.Huntington Lake Regatta HLBC 7/23-24/22. ![]()
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