Deckman has numerous functions to assist the racing navigator and improve performance:

• Simple waypoint and course management

• Quick and easy zoom and pan controls

• Complete predictions for future legs

• Dedicated start display

• Flexible data logging and plotting

• Control of instrument system

• Wind calibration facilities

• Easy control of polar tables

• Calculation of Laylines

• Tracking competitors and time-on-time handicap calculations

• Route optimization

• Display of wind and current data

• Compatibility with most major chart systems

The program comes in a CD and a license dongle allows installation to any PC/Laptop, the dongle can be used with C-Map License CD (call for more info)

Charts

• C-Map version supports: C-MAP, BSB, Maptech, PCX and REML charts

• Euronav version supports: ARCS, Livechart, BSB, Maptech, PCX and REML charts

• Alternatively use any image file as a chart for a powerful planning or analysis tool

(e.g. satellite photo, aerial photograph or ocean current chart)

Marks and courses

Positioning of waypoints by a choice of methods:

• Latitude and longitude

• Range and bearing from boat

• Range and bearing from previous waypoint

• Click-and-drag

• Windward/leeward course

• Olympic triangle course

Data

Flexible data facilities:

• Vertical wind plot of TWS and TWD

• Time series plots of any data

• Next and leg information

• Output any data directly to displays and toggle data shown

• Continuous logging of all data for later analysis

• Customizable logging for specific analysis

• Record set-up using custom boat parameters (e.g. Sails, helmsman)

• Speed test comparison tools including 3-D graphs

• Track positions of competitors in longer races, either by manual input or from files from race organizers

Optimum routing

Deckman will calculate the optimum route between two points or for a whole route:

• Graphical or tabular presentation of optimum route

• Tidal database for popular areas

• Optimum routes taking into account land masses around land

• Supports standard GRIB* weather files or create your own for wind and current

• In-built tools for OCENS WeatherNet and Saildocs downloads

• Compatible with SHOM tidal data (Channel and Biscay) and Local Knowledge Current models

• Unique reverse routing algorithm to analyze competitor positions and effect of leaving optimum route

Special display giving you all the information you need for the start:

• Line bias

• Time and distance to each end and nearest point on the line

• “Time to burn” option - shows positive when early or negative when late

• Set ends of line by “pinging”, range/bearing, latitude/longitude and then adjust with simple nudging

• Flexible countdown timer including synchronize function

• Flexible input of polars information including VPP targets which is also easy to adjust on the water while sailing.

• Separate polars for navigation calculations, performance targets and start routines.

• Advanced polar curve algorithm for more accurate VMG target tracking

• Upload polar information from your compatible instruments and send back the altered values.

• Supports input of speeds in "seconds per mile”

Advanced features

• Advanced user calibration of data variables

• Time to turn and accelerate in start display

• Laser range finder interface to set positions of marks or track other competitors

• Support for Microsoft .NET framework allows users to develop their own bespoke add-ins

• Networking of multiple PCs using Deckman connected to one instrument system

Optional additional modules

• GRIB data

• SHOM tidal data

• TT Reporter for auto data transmitting via Thrane & Thrane terminal

• Alarms Relay for light alarm, audible alarm or sheet release

• Two Boat Telemetry for two-boat testing

Deckman is compatible with the following instrument systems:

• H3000 Hydra/Hercules, Performance Processor H-Link™

• Race Vision2

• WTP2

• WTP

• H2000 RS232

• H2000, H1000.  NMEA

• NKE

• Ockam

• Silva (Nexus marine) NMEA

• Most other systems using the NMEA 0183 option

System Requirements: Deckman requires the following minimum Software and hardware to run satisfactorily (recommended values in brackets):