Tracker

What's the rhumb line ?

The rhumb line is the most direct course between the start line in Sydney Harbour and the finish line off Southport.

Tracker (Beta) - Can I choose a particular race time?

Yes.  The race time for what you can see in the Yacht Tracker window is indicated in the bottom rights hand corner.  You can adjust that time in 10 minute increments by moving the slider under the map.  To show the last recorded timepoint move the slider to the right hand end.

Legacy Tracker FAQ - I don’t know what the different coloured sails represent

Go to the Legend bar under the Fleet and Race Time bars for an explanation.

Tracker (Beta) - How can I view previous races?

Select the race year in the drop down selection at the top of the Yacht Tracker window.  The map will open showing the last time point in the race, and you can adjust the presentation from there.  If you want to view a boat's entire race, select the relevant race year and then move the slider to the left hand end, which will then show all the boats at the time of the race start.  You can then advance the boats in 10 minute increments - see the explanation below.

Tracker (Beta) - How can I find a yacht in the fleet ?

Click (or tap for tablets and smartphones) the row of that yacht in the table under the Yacht Tracker.  You will see a green tracking line which represents that yacht's route from the start.

Legacy Tracker FAQ - How can I choose favourites ?

Click (or tap for tables and smartphones) the heart icon beside the name of the yacht.  Your list of favourites can then be found in the drop down selection which is found at the top line of the fleet selection.

Legacy Tracker FAQ - I want the compare the routes of multiple boats

Choose the boats as favourites, then go to favourites (in the drop down box) and press Toggle Track.

Legacy Tracker FAQ - I only want to look at boats within one category or division

Choose the handicap category you want (eg., IRC, ORCi, PHS), then choose the division you want (or "All" if you want to see all boats in the category).  The map will automatically populate with those boats competing in the category and division you have selected.

When should I use the Legacy Tracker?

The Legacy Tracker has been retained for those users that find that the Tracker (Beta) does not open or operate properly, particularly if they are using older browsers such as Internet Explorer.

Legacy Tracker FAQ - How can I find a yacht in the fleet?

Click (or tap for tablets and smartphones) the eye icon beside the name of the yacht.  You will see a green tracking line which represents the yacht's route from the start.