Get Better Start Line Fixes with Accurate Pings In this post, we review simple rules to ensure accurate GPS fixes at both ends of the starting line using the Pathfinder Sailing App. Before the race begins, you need to sail past the start line endpoints and ‘ping’ the exact coordinates so your app can compute…
Get Better Starts and Sail Faster. This new Pathfinder Sailing App update (1.2.0.67) introduces several new features and improves performance on both the iPhone and Apple Watch. This update includes the following improvements: Connections for more Instruments, including older B&G systems and instruments from other manufacturers Better usability with an updated Home Screen Automatic screen…
Your default Apple Watch settings are designed to maximize battery life. That can be an issue if you use Pathfinder Racing app and need immediate access to your racing screens. If you use the default settings, the app will be minimized, requiring you to reopen the app several times during a race. The good news…
New Product Update The new 1.0.8 (7) update provides a number of new features and improved performance for both the iPhone and the Apple Watch. This update includes the following improvements: Streamlined new user onboarding by removing the email confirmation step Made significant improvements to reduce battery drain on the iPhone Added the “Start Analysis”…
What are your best options for using your iPhone safely while racing? Newer iPhones (iPhone 12 and later) carry an IP68 rating, meaning they can survive up to 19.6 feet (six meters) of water for 30 minutes. But you need to minimize your phone’s exposure to salt water, and you may want a good waterproof…
Welcome to Pathfinder Sailing, the ultimate app for sailboat racing! After working for over a year on our new sailboat racing app, we’re excited to launch it! Why Pathfinder? To give racing sailors the information they need to get better starts and get around the course faster. Professional sailors often use laptop-based navigation software applications,…
