Yacht Race Timer

RACE TIMER FOR COMPETITIVE SAILORS Yacht Race Timer is a purpose-built countdown timer for Garmin watches, designed specifically for yacht racing. It supports both pursuit starts and traditional committee sequences, giving competitive sailors precise start countdowns along with real-time speed and course data, all in a clean, easy-to-read layout on your wrist. Haptic countdown alerts let you feel key timing cues through watch vibrations, so you can stay focused on the line without needing to look down during critical moments. PERFECT PAIRING WITH PURSUITRACE.COM Yacht Race Timer works great on its own, but it pairs seamlessly with https://PursuitRace.com/ for pursuit racing. Use PursuitRace.com to calculate handicap start times, then run those exact countdown timers directly on your Garmin watch. Fast, accurate pursuit race calculations on the web, precise start timers on your wrist. ==================== PURSUIT START MODE Ideal for handicap races where each boat has its own start time. Enter your assigned start time from PursuitRace.com or the race committee and get a precise countdown to your start. • Enter exact start time in hours, minutes, and seconds • Large, clear countdown display • Haptic countdown alerts via watch vibration • Automatic switch to race tracking at zero Example: Your PHRF rating gives you a 2:15:30 start. Enter the time, press GO, and hit the start line cleanly. COMMITTEE START MODE A standard five-minute countdown for traditional committee boat starts. Built for use on the starting line with fast adjustments, reliable syncing, and tactile alerts you can feel without looking down. • Default five-minute countdown, fully adjustable • Add or subtract minutes • Sync seconds to :00 to match committee signals • Add time to the countdown • Haptic alerts during the countdown • Glove-friendly controls RACE DISPLAY WITH GPS DATA Once the countdown reaches zero, the app automatically displays: • Speed Over Ground in knots • Maximum speed achieved • Average speed for the race • Course Over Ground in degrees • Elapsed race time GPS-based speed requires no calibration and provides consistent, reliable data for tactical decisions. ==================== DESIGNED FOR SAILING CONDITIONS • Easy to operate with gloves • High-contrast display for bright sunlight • Countdown feedback you can feel through vibrations • Swipe gestures for fast adjustments • Simple interface with no menu diving during races TACTICAL ADVANTAGES • Fine-tune sail trim using real-time speed • Measure performance changes after sail adjustments • Monitor pace with average speed • Make navigation decisions using heading data PERFECT FOR • Yacht club racing and regattas • Weeknight series • Distance and offshore racing • Match and team racing • Dinghy and keelboat racing • Solo or crewed sailing COMPATIBLE DEVICES • vivoactive 3, 4, 5, 6 • Venu series • Fenix 5, 6, 7, and Pro models • Forerunner 245, 265, 645, 745, 945, 955, 965+ • MARQ Captain, Aviator, Athlete, Adventurer • Epix and Enduro • Many other GPS-enabled Garmin watches DISPLAY NOTE This app was originally built for a 260x260 display. Smaller screens do bunch things up a little, but function fine. Larger screens are obviously not a problem. PERMISSIONS GPS and location access are required for: • Speed Over Ground tracking • Course Over Ground display No data is collected or transmitted. All data remains on your watch. Whether you are a seasoned racer or new to competitive sailing, Yacht Race Timer delivers accurate timing, tactile countdown alerts, and GPS speed and course data

NOTE: While this app is available for just about any Garmin device, it is designed to work on touchscreen devices. If you do not have a touchscreen device, it will not work. After searching for a watch app that can do pursuit starts, I found none. That is why I created this one! I built this app in my free time and it may need further development. If you find an issue, contact me so that I can update it before giving a bad review. It tested well on my personal devices, but for obvious reasons, I can't test every Garmin watch. FEELING GENEROUS? Visit https://pursuitrace.com/watch-app to make a donation and show your appreciation for the development of sailing apps. Version 1.2.3: Updated the race start long vibration trigger Version 1.3.1: Fixed display issues on larger square devices START YOUR PURSUIT RACING REVOLUTION AT PURSUITRACE.COM Pursuit Race Planner transforms the hardest part of organizing pursuit races. The tedious task of calculating accurate start times now takes seconds. Built by a sailor who got tired of the usual complications, this tool makes pursuit race planning easy and accessible to any club. Pursuit racing simplifies race day operations in ways that matter. For clubs with limited volunteers or newer race officers and sailors, pursuit racing removes most of the technical complexity that makes traditional fleet racing intimidating and difficult to manage. First boat across the finish line wins. No post-race wait for scoring calculations. No complex start signals from a committee boat. No large army of volunteers to run a race. Spend more time sailing and less time organizing. WHAT PURSUIT RACE PLANNER DELIVERS Complete Course Management Manage marks, build courses, and make adjustments on the fly. The system calculates all start times automatically. All with a high degree of accuracy. Effortless Start Time Calculations Simply set your course and Pursuit Race Planner instantly calculates precise start times for every boat. No spreadsheets. No formulas. No double-checking math. Just accurate start times in seconds. Live Interface for Sailors Your racers get a clean interface that works on any mobile device. It shows their exact start time with live countdown, course details, and real-time speed and heading. Everything they need is right there. PERFECT INTEGRATION WITH YACHT RACE TIMER Pair Pursuit Race Planner with Yacht Race Timer on your Garmin watch and you get the complete pursuit race solution. Pursuit Race Planner handles complex calculations and course management. Yacht Race Timer delivers precision timing directly to your wrist. You get accurate execution of those perfectly calculated start sequences. Race committees can run consistent, accurate pursuit races without becoming spreadsheet experts. Clubs can offer pursuit racing more frequently because the organizational burden disappeared. No unnecessary complexity. GET STARTED TODAY Visit pursuitrace.com to see how Pursuit Race Planner transforms pursuit racing from complicated to simple.