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Title | Sailonline manual | Sailonline manual | |||
Date | 2011-05-24 18:29:25 | 2011-05-24 18:45:38 | |||
Editor | RainbowChaser | RainbowChaser | |||
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2011-05-24 18:29:25 by RainbowChaser | 2011-05-24 18:45:38 by RainbowChaser | ||||
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18 | 18 | ||||
19 | *Step 2.** Go to the the [list of active races](h | 19 | *Step 2.** Go to the the [list of active races](h | ||
> | ttp://www.sailonline.org/races/all/) and click "E | > | ttp://www.sailonline.org/races/all/) and click "E | ||
> | nter race now" on the race you wish to enter. | > | nter race now" on the race you wish to enter. | ||
20 | 20 | ||||
21 | The client (your tool for steering the boat) | 21 | The client (your tool for steering the boat) | ||
22 | -------------------------------------------- | 22 | -------------------------------------------- | ||
n | 23 | Most of the graphical user interface in the client | n | 23 | Most of the graphical user interface in the client |
> | software is intuitive even for novice sailors. He | > | software is intuitive even for novice sailors. He | ||
> | re is a brief introduction. In the map, the brown | > | re is a brief introduction. In the map, the brown | ||
> | is land and the white is sailable water. You can | > | is land and the white is sailable water. You can | ||
> | zoom in and out by using the +/- symbols in the to | > | zoom in and out by using the +/- symbols in the to | ||
> | ol bar above the map. Your boat is bright pink. Yo | > | ol bar above the map. Your boat is bright pink. Yo | ||
> | u can center the map over your boat by pressing th | > | u can center the map over your boat by pressing th | ||
> | e third tool. You steer your boat by setting a cou | > | e pink boat symbol. You steer your boat by setting | ||
> | rse or a TWA (explained below) either by pressing | > | a course or a TWA (explained below) either by pre | ||
> | the "steering-wheel" symbol followed by picking a | > | ssing the "steering-wheel" symbol followed by pick | ||
> | course on the map or by entering a desired value i | > | ing a course on the map or by entering a desired v | ||
> | n the small window to the right of the map. Selec | > | alue in the small window to the right of the map. | ||
> | t the desired steering mode CC/TWA and click "Send | > | Select the desired steering mode CC/TWA and click | ||
> | Command" button. If you wanted the command to be | > | "Send Command" button. If you wanted the command | ||
> | delayed for some time just enter the desired dela | > | to be delayed for some time just enter the desire | ||
> | y-time (in hours) and check the box to the left of | > | d delay-time (in decimal hours) and check the box | ||
> | the text "Delay command" before pressing "Send Co | > | to the left of the text "Delay command" before pre | ||
> | mmand". In front of your boat is a "predictor" sho | > | ssing "Send Command". In front of your boat is a " | ||
> | wing where your boat would be in 6 hours with the | > | predictor" showing where your boat would be in 6 h | ||
> | current forecast. Each open circle represents one | > | ours with the current forecast. Each open circle r | ||
> | hour of sailing, the smaller dots show 15 min each | > | epresents one hour of sailing, the smaller dots sh | ||
> | . The coloured arrows are showing the wind and th | > | ow 15 min each. The coloured arrows are showing t | ||
> | e continuous iso-lines show points on the map with | > | he wind and the continuous iso-lines show points o | ||
> | equal wind speed. Note that the wind colours core | > | n the map with equal wind speed. Note that the win | ||
> | spond with the clours in the polar window. Preview | > | d colours correspond with the colours in the polar | ||
> | ing the weather is done by sliding the forecast-sl | > | window. Previewing the weather is done by sliding | ||
> | ider in the bar below the map. Try the slider and | > | the forecast-slider in the bar below the map. Try | ||
> | notice how the weather changes. When new forecasts | > | the slider and notice how the weather changes. Wh | ||
> | are available the new weather automatically appea | > | en new forecasts are available the new weather aut | ||
> | rs in the window and a notice is shown once loaded | > | omatically appears in the window and a notice is s | ||
> | . The graph on the right in the steer tab is calle | > | hown once loaded. The graph in the right screen, w | ||
> | d the polar. This shows you how the boat will pref | > | hen the steer tab is selected, is called the polar | ||
> | orm at different conditions and heading. More on p | > | . This shows you how the boat will perform in diff | ||
> | erformance and the polar below. | > | erent wind conditions and headings. More on perfor | ||
> | mance and the polar below. | ||||
24 | 24 | ||||
25 | Starting procedure | 25 | Starting procedure | ||
26 | --------------- | 26 | --------------- | ||
27 | All boats are towed back to the starting line 1 ho | 27 | All boats are towed back to the starting line 1 ho | ||
> | ur before race start. From 1 hour before the sta | > | ur before race start. From 1 hour before the sta | ||
> | rt, until the start, the boats are held at the sta | > | rt, until the start, the boats are held at the sta | ||
> | rting line. A command executed during this period | > | rting line. A command executed during this period | ||
> | will be the initial command for the boat at the s | > | will be the initial command for the boat at the s | ||
> | tart. | > | tart. | ||
28 | 28 | ||||
29 | Example: Race starts 18.00 UTC. If a player sends | 29 | Example: Race starts 18.00 UTC. If a player sends | ||
> | a command, TWA 55 degrees at 17.32 UTC, the boat | > | a command, TWA 55 degrees at 17.32 UTC, the boat | ||
> | will sail TWA 55 degrees at 18.00 UTC when the boa | > | will sail TWA 55 degrees at 18.00 UTC when the boa | ||
> | ts are released. | > | ts are released. | ||
30 | 30 | ||||
31 | Please note that you can also use a delayed comman | 31 | Please note that you can also use a delayed comman | ||
> | d to be executed during the prestart phase - it ha | > | d to be executed during the prestart phase - it ha | ||
> | s the same effect. | > | s the same effect. | ||
32 | 32 | ||||
n | 33 | All boats start with a default preformance loss. | n | 33 | All boats start with a default performance loss. |
34 | 34 | ||||
35 | The course, passing marks and the finish | 35 | The course, passing marks and the finish | ||
36 | ----------------------------------------- | 36 | ----------------------------------------- | ||
n | 37 | The course is defined by a starting point, a numbe | n | 37 | The course is defined by a starting point, a numbe |
> | r of marks (floating buoys or land marks) to be p | > | r of marks (floating buoys or land marks) to be p | ||
> | assed and a finish line to cross. All boats start | > | assed and a finish line to cross. All boats start | ||
> | at the starting point and are then to pass the buo | > | at the starting point and are then to pass the buo | ||
> | ys in the correct order and finally to cross the r | > | ys in the correct order and finally to cross the f | ||
> | ed finish-line as soon as possible. | > | inish-line as soon as possible. | ||
38 | 38 | ||||
39 | The next mark to pass is indicated by the text e.g | 39 | The next mark to pass is indicated by the text e.g | ||
> | . "pass north", "pass south" etc. The passing of t | > | . "pass north", "pass south" etc. The passing of t | ||
> | he mark is registered as your boat is "in-the-midd | > | he mark is registered as your boat is "in-the-midd | ||
> | le" of last leg and the next leg (a leg is the tra | > | le" of last leg and the next leg (a leg is the tra | ||
> | vel between two marks). Marks must be rounded in t | > | vel between two marks). Marks must be rounded in t | ||
> | he direction indicated by the arrows in the client | > | he direction indicated by the arrows in the client | ||
> | . This rule is enforced automatically by the serve | > | . This rule is enforced automatically by the serve | ||
> | r. | > | r. | ||
40 | 40 | ||||
41 | At the end just cross the finish line anywhere you | 41 | At the end just cross the finish line anywhere you | ||
> | like. When you do that your boat will be "glued" | > | like. When you do that your boat will be "glued" | ||
> | to the position where you crossed the line. Your f | > | to the position where you crossed the line. Your f | ||
> | inish time will also be announced in the leaderboa | > | inish time will also be announced in the leaderboa | ||
> | rd. | > | rd. | ||
42 | 42 | ||||
43 | Steering | 43 | Steering | ||
44 | ---------- | 44 | ---------- | ||
n | 45 | The basic way of steering is to either set at cons | n | 45 | The basic way of steering is to either set a const |
> | tant compass course (CC) which simply means that t | > | ant compass course (CC) which simply means that th | ||
> | he boat will go in a "straight line". The other st | > | e boat will go in a "straight line". The other ste | ||
> | eering mode is to set up the boat to keep a consta | > | ering mode is to set up the boat to keep a constan | ||
> | nt angle to the wind, to keep the true-wind-angle | > | t angle to the wind, to keep the true-wind-angle ( | ||
> | (TWA) constant. This means that if the wind change | > | TWA) constant. This means that if the wind changes | ||
> | s in direction, the boat will change its heading t | > | in direction, the boat will change its heading to | ||
> | o maintain the wanted TWA. You can set any TWA in | > | maintain the wanted TWA. You can set any TWA in t | ||
> | the range from 0 to 180 degrees where TWA=0 means | > | he range from 0 to 180 degrees where TWA=0 means t | ||
> | that the wind comes from straight ahead, TWA=180 m | > | hat the wind comes from straight ahead, TWA=180 me | ||
> | eans that the wind comes from behind and TWA=90 me | > | ans that the wind comes from behind and TWA=90 mea | ||
> | ans the wind in from starboard side. Negative TWA | > | ns the wind in from starboard side. Negative TWA m | ||
> | means wind in from port side (port=left). You can | > | eans wind in from port side (port=left). You can c | ||
> | choose to steer directly or pick a course on the m | > | hoose to steer directly or pick a course on the ma | ||
> | ap with the steering heel button. U preset a comma | > | p with the steering tool. You preset a command by | ||
> | nd by the use of delayed commands. You simply set | > | the use of delayed commands. You simply set up the | ||
> | up the steering as described above and then state | > | steering as described above and then state how ma | ||
> | how many hours the command should be delayed. Dela | > | ny hours the command should be delayed. Delayed co | ||
> | yed commands is a neat feature that lets you atten | > | mmands are a neat feature that lets you attend bus | ||
> | d business meetings and wedding dinners while helm | > | iness meetings and wedding dinners while helming a | ||
> | ing a 60-foot single handed catamaran in a full ga | > | 60-foot single handed catamaran in a full gale! | ||
> | le! | ||||
46 | 46 | ||||
47 | The chart and the race bounds | 47 | The chart and the race bounds | ||
48 | ------------------------------- | 48 | ------------------------------- | ||
n | 49 | The shorelines are supplied by the US National Geo | n | 49 | The shorelines are supplied by the US National Geo |
> | physical Data Center (NGDC). Resolution may vary d | > | physical Data Center (NGDC). Resolution may vary d | ||
> | epedending on the race type and zoom level. Import | > | epending on the race type and zoom level. Importan | ||
> | ant to notice is that what you see is what there i | > | t to notice is that what you see is what is there | ||
> | s at normal and high zoom. If you zoom out further | > | at normal and high zoom. If you zoom out further t | ||
> | the resolution will drop adn give you a more wide | > | he resolution will drop and give you a wider view. | ||
> | r view. Be aware of small islands but all water is | > | Be aware of small islands but all water is deep a | ||
> | deep and sailable. Your boat can naturally only s | > | nd sailable. Your boat can naturally only sail on | ||
> | ail on water. If you collide with land the boat wi | > | water. If you collide with land the boat will stop | ||
> | ll stop, be pulled out from the coastline some dis | > | , be pulled out from the coastline some distance a | ||
> | tance and be somewhat damaged. The damage is expre | > | nd be somewhat damaged. The damage is expressed as | ||
> | ssed as a certain drop in boat speed (performance) | > | a certain drop in boat speed (performance). This | ||
> | . This loss in performance is temporary and will v | > | loss in performance is temporary and will vanish i | ||
> | anish in a number of hours. Since the boat has sto | > | n a number of hours. Since the boat has stopped yo | ||
> | pped you need to send a new command to set the boa | > | u need to send a new command to set the boat on a | ||
> | t on a new course. | > | new course. | ||
50 | 50 | ||||
51 | Cutting corners | 51 | Cutting corners | ||
52 | ------------- | 52 | ------------- | ||
n | 53 | Due to the implementation on the server, (that boa | n | 53 | Due to the implementation in the server, (that boa |
> | ts are moved in steps) a boat may actually cut a l | > | ts are moved in steps) a boat may actually cut a l | ||
> | ittle land corner that was smaller than the step. | > | ittle land corner that was smaller than the step. | ||
> | It can happen to all boats but is nothing to rely | > | It can happen to all boats but is nothing to rely | ||
> | on. Since small islands in SOL are called Sneaky L | > | on. Since small islands in SOL are called Sneaky L | ||
> | ittle Islands (SLI) this phenomena is called SLI-j | > | ittle Islands (SLI) this phenomenon is called SLI- | ||
> | umping. SLI-jumping is allowed. | > | jumping. SLI-jumping is allowed. | ||
54 | 54 | ||||
55 | The boat performance | 55 | The boat performance | ||
56 | ---------------------------- | 56 | ---------------------------- | ||
n | 57 | The boat performance is expressed in the so called | n | 57 | The boat performance is expressed in a so called p |
> | polar curve, which is visible to you. The polar c | > | olar curve, which is visible to you. The polar cur | ||
> | urve state the boat speed as a function of wind sp | > | ve states the boat speed as a function of wind spe | ||
> | eed and TWA. Take time and study the plot to learn | > | ed and TWA. Take time to study the plot to learn h | ||
> | how to sail the boat efficiently. Different wind | > | ow to sail the boat efficiently. Different wind sp | ||
> | speeds are shown with different colored curves. Fo | > | eeds are shown with different coloured curves. For | ||
> | r a certain wind speed follow the corresponding co | > | a certain wind speed follow the corresponding col | ||
> | lored curve for all various TWA:s around the boat. | > | oured curve for all various TWAs around the boat. | ||
> | For a certain wind speed and TWA you can read the | > | For a certain wind speed and TWA you can read the | ||
> | corresponding boat speed as represented by the di | > | corresponding boat speed as represented by the dis | ||
> | stance from the origin to the colored curve. The p | > | tance from the origin to the coloured curve. The p | ||
> | lot does not differ negative from positive TWAs si | > | lot does not differentiate negative from positive | ||
> | nce our boats are symmetric. Your boat generally p | > | TWAs since SOL boats are symmetric. Your boat gene | ||
> | erforms at the polar curve boat speed (=100% perfo | > | rally performs at the polar curve boat speed (=100 | ||
> | rmance in the polar window) but there are two ways | > | % performance in the polar window) but there are t | ||
> | of loosing performance. If you hit land you loose | > | wo ways of losing performance. If you hit land you | ||
> | quite a lot of performance. After changing TWA yo | > | lose quite a lot of performance. After changing T | ||
> | u also loose some percent of performance. Performa | > | WA you also lose some percent of performance. Perf | ||
> | nce loss is always temporarely. Depending on condi | > | ormance loss is always temporary. Depending on con | ||
> | tions you will regain 100% after a while. | > | ditions you will regain 100% after a while. | ||
58 | 58 | ||||
59 | Race types | 59 | Race types | ||
60 | ------------ | 60 | ------------ | ||
61 | There are basically two kinds of races, fleet-race | 61 | There are basically two kinds of races, fleet-race | ||
> | s and timed-races. | > | s and timed-races. | ||
62 | 62 | ||||
n | 63 | ** Fleet race:** In a fleet race you typically reg | n | 63 | ** Fleet race:** In a fleet race you typically reg |
> | ister a boat during the registration phase in whic | > | ister a boat during the registration phase in whic | ||
> | h practice sailing is allowed. One hour before the | > | h pre-race practice sailing is allowed. One hour b | ||
> | start all boats are suddenly automaticaly towed b | > | efore the start all boats are automatically towed | ||
> | ack to the starting point, stopped and moored ther | > | back to the starting point, stopped and moored the | ||
> | e during this last hour before the start which we | > | re. This last hour before the start we call the p | ||
> | call the prestart phase. During the prestart phase | > | restart phase. During the prestart phase you can s | ||
> | you can send commands and chats but the boat will | > | end commands and chat but the boat will not move. | ||
> | not move. At the time of the race start all boats | > | At the time of the race start all boats are let go | ||
> | are let go simultaneously. The last command will | > | simultaneously. The last command will be the one | ||
> | be the one controlling the boat. First boat compl | > | controlling the boat. First boat completing the c | ||
> | eting the course is the winner! | > | ourse is the winner! | ||
64 | 64 | ||||
n | 65 | **Timed race:** In a timed race you may (within li | n | 65 | **Timed race:** In a timed race you may (within li |
> | mits) start at any time you like. The time of exec | > | mits) start at any time you like. The time of exec | ||
> | usion of your first command will be your start tim | > | ution of your first command will be your start tim | ||
> | e. This means that a start using a delayed command | > | e. There is no pre-race practice. This means that | ||
> | is possible and the start time will be the time w | > | a start using a delayed command is possible and th | ||
> | hen your boat starts moving. Complete the course a | > | e start time will be the time when your boat start | ||
> | nd your total sailed time will be compared to othe | > | s moving. Complete the course and your total saile | ||
> | rs in the leaderboard. Once you have finished the | > | d time will be compared with others in the leaderb | ||
> | course you may register a new boat and go for anot | > | oard. Once you have finished the course you may re | ||
> | her try. | > | gister a new boat and go for another try. | ||
66 | 66 | ||||
67 | Weather | 67 | Weather | ||
68 | -------- | 68 | -------- | ||
n | 69 | State of the art high resolution forecasts by [We | n | 69 | State of the art high resolution forecasts by [We |
> | athertech](http://www.weathertech.se) is used as t | > | athertech](http://www.weathertech.se) is used as t | ||
> | he sailing environment. The resolution in both tim | > | he sailing environment. The resolution in both tim | ||
> | e and space varies depending on the race. The fore | > | e and space varies depending on the race. The fore | ||
> | casts are true in the sense that we are in the sim | > | casts are true in the sense that we are in the sim | ||
> | ulator sailing in authentic weather. All boats sai | > | ulator sailing in authentic weather. All boats sai | ||
> | l in the wind forecasts at the 10 meter level. Usu | > | l in the wind forecasts at the 10 meter level. Usu | ||
> | ally, the client give you access to seal level atm | > | ally, the client gives you access to sea level atm | ||
> | ospheric pressures also. The forecasts are typical | > | ospheric pressures also. The forecasts are typical | ||
> | ly updated once or twice per 24 hour period. Updat | > | ly updated twice or four times per 24 hour period. | ||
> | es are fairly immediately and normally phased in d | > | Updates are fairly immediate and normally phased | ||
> | uring an hour or so. A notice will be shown when t | > | in during an hour or so. A notice will be shown wh | ||
> | he client picks up the new weather, but there can | > | en the client picks up the new weather, but there | ||
> | be some time between when the new weather is ready | > | can be some time between when the new weather is r | ||
> | and the client picks it up. Note that in some rac | > | eady and the client picks it up. Note that in some | ||
> | es new forecasts show up in the middle of the nigh | > | races new forecasts show up in the middle of the | ||
> | t and can mess with you carefully programmed route | > | night and can mess with your carefully programmed | ||
> | ... | > | route. | ||
70 | 70 | ||||
71 | The actual sailing | 71 | The actual sailing | ||
72 | ------------------ | 72 | ------------------ | ||
n | 73 | The boats actual sailing is done in the central se | n | 73 | The boats' actual sailing is done in the central s |
> | rver at sailiport and NOT in the users computer. T | > | erver at Sailport and NOT in a user's computer. Th | ||
> | he client is only used for viewing and manipulatio | > | e client is only used for viewing and manipulation | ||
> | n of your boat. Hence, you can disconnect and shut | > | of your boat. Hence, you can disconnect and shut | ||
> | your computer down and your boat will still sail. | > | your computer down and your boat will still sail. | ||
> | The boats are moved forward (integrated) stepwise | > | The boats are moved forward (integrated) stepwise. | ||
> | . The length in time between the steps varies dep | > | The length in time between the steps varies acco | ||
> | endent on the server workload etc but is usually k | > | rdingto server workload etc but is usually kept un | ||
> | ept under 30 seconds. | > | der 30 seconds. | ||
74 | 74 | ||||
75 | The chat | 75 | The chat | ||
76 | --------- | 76 | --------- | ||
n | 77 | The chat is there to be used! Choose your preferre | n | 77 | The chat is there to be used! Choose your preferre |
> | d language and go ahead and use it along with your | > | d language and go ahead and use it along with your | ||
> | judgement. | > | judgement. The default window is English chat and | ||
> | this is used by most people. | ||||
78 | 78 | ||||
79 | Last Minute Changes | 79 | Last Minute Changes | ||
80 | ----------------- | 80 | ----------------- | ||
81 | For various reasons adjustments and changes in the | 81 | For various reasons adjustments and changes in the | ||
> | race setup, course route or other rules might be | > | race setup, course route or other rules might be | ||
> | needed from time to time. Such adjustments are kep | > | needed from time to time. Such adjustments are kep | ||
> | t at a minimum but Sailonline here states that the | > | t at a minimum but Sailonline here states that the | ||
> | y might be necessary even during a race and should | > | y might be necessary even during a race and should | ||
> | be regarded as "a part of the game". | > | be regarded as "a part of the game". | ||
82 | 82 | ||||
83 | 83 | ||||
84 | Race closure | 84 | Race closure | ||
85 | ------------ | 85 | ------------ | ||
n | 86 | For several reasons Sailonline cannot keep races o | n | 86 | For several reasons Sailonline cannot keep races o |
> | pen for eternity. Races are closed (and all boats | > | pen for eternity. Races are closed (and all boats | ||
> | still on course will stop) when the administrators | > | still on course will stop) when the administrators | ||
> | regard the race as "finished". This means that e. | > | regard the race as "finished". This means, for ex | ||
> | g. boats starting late cannot count on finishing t | > | ample, that boats starting late cannot count on fi | ||
> | he race. | > | nishing the race. SOL allows as much time as is p | ||
> | racticable for boats to finish. | ||||
87 | 87 | ||||
88 | The Rules | 88 | The Rules | ||
89 | --------- | 89 | --------- | ||
n | 90 | The idea is that most of the rules should be enfor | n | 90 | The aim is that most of the rules should be enforc |
> | ced automatically by the server. This means that e | > | ed automatically by the server. This means that, f | ||
> | .g. when the server registers a passing of a waypo | > | or example, when the server registers a passing of | ||
> | int that passing is ok. A boat can be disqualified | > | a waypoint that passing is ok. A boat can be disq | ||
> | and a user can be banned if improper use is detec | > | ualified and a user can be banned if improper use | ||
> | ted or if too offensive comments are made in the c | > | is detected or if too offensive comments are made | ||
> | hat. | > | in the chat. | ||
91 | 91 | ||||
92 | Dictionary | 92 | Dictionary | ||
93 | ---------- | 93 | ---------- | ||
94 | **Port:** Left side of the boat. | 94 | **Port:** Left side of the boat. | ||
95 | 95 | ||||
97 | 97 | ||||
98 | **Bow:** The nose of the boat. | 98 | **Bow:** The nose of the boat. | ||
99 | 99 | ||||
100 | **Stern:** The aft most part of the boat. | 100 | **Stern:** The aft most part of the boat. | ||
101 | 101 | ||||
n | 102 | **TWA:** True Wind Angle (ranging from -180 to 180 | n | 102 | **TWA:** True Wind Angle (ranging from -180 to 180 |
> | degrees), i.e the angle between the boat centerli | > | degrees), i.e the angle between the boat centreli | ||
> | ne and the incoming wind. TWA=0 means that the win | > | ne and the incoming wind. TWA=0 means that the win | ||
> | d comes in straight from over the boat bow. Negati | > | d comes in straight from over the boat bow. Negati | ||
> | ve TWAs indicates wind from the port side. | > | ve TWA indicates wind from the port side. | ||
103 | 103 | ||||
104 | **TWD:** True Wind Direction (ranging from 0 to 36 | 104 | **TWD:** True Wind Direction (ranging from 0 to 36 | ||
> | 0 degrees)is the angle *from * where the wind blow | > | 0 degrees)is the angle *from * where the wind blow | ||
> | s. TWD=0 means wind *from* the north, TWA=90 means | > | s. TWD=0 means wind *from* the north, TWA=90 means | ||
> | wind from the east etc. | > | wind from the east etc. | ||
105 | 105 | ||||
106 | **TWS:** True Wind Speed in either of the units me | 106 | **TWS:** True Wind Speed in either of the units me | ||
> | ters/second (m/s) or knots (kn). | > | ters/second (m/s) or knots (kn). | ||
107 | 107 | ||||
111 | 111 | ||||
112 | **BS:** Boat Speed is measured in knots. One knot | 112 | **BS:** Boat Speed is measured in knots. One knot | ||
> | equals one nautical mile per hour. | > | equals one nautical mile per hour. | ||
113 | 113 | ||||
114 | **VMG:** Velocity Made Good is the velocity compon | 114 | **VMG:** Velocity Made Good is the velocity compon | ||
> | ent parallel to the TWD. By convention, positive V | > | ent parallel to the TWD. By convention, positive V | ||
> | MG means that you are sailing towards the wind. | > | MG means that you are sailing towards the wind. | ||
115 | 115 | ||||
t | 116 | **VMC:** Velocity Made good relative the Course is | t | 116 | **VMC:** Velocity Made good relative to the Course |
> | not really unambiguously defined but usually mean | > | is not really unambiguously defined but usually m | ||
> | s the boat velocity component parallel to the loxo | > | eans the boat velocity component parallel to the l | ||
> | drome from boat to the next waypoint. | > | oxodrome from boat to the next waypoint. | ||
117 | 117 | ||||
118 | **Time:** Is throughout the game measured with ref | 118 | **Time:** Is throughout the game measured with ref | ||
> | erence to Universal Time Coordinated UTC. | > | erence to Universal Time Coordinated UTC. | ||
119 | 119 | ||||
120 | **Performance:** The percentage of boat speed you | 120 | **Performance:** The percentage of boat speed you | ||
> | have in relation to the performance polar. You wil | > | have in relation to the performance polar. You wil | ||
> | l have 100% if you haven’t hit land or just made a | > | l have 100% if you haven’t hit land or just made a | ||
> | course change, your performance will go down for | > | course change, your performance will go down for | ||
> | some time if you have hit land. | > | some time if you have hit land. | ||
121 | 121 |
Races
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Current Races:
Kapiti Chetwodes Race 2024
For only the second time in SOL history, we have the pleasure of inviting you to the Kapiti Chetwodes Race, held in the Cook Strait region. Organised IRL by the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club from Wellington in New Zealand. The approximately 160nm long route, full of turning points, will take us from the bay at RPNYC around the islands of Somes, Kapiti and Chetwodes and back to the finish line at RPNYC. We have only a 26 ft Albin 79 yacht at our disposal. All this means that we will have a lot of fun, so fair winds!
Race #1864
INFO by brainaid.de
Albin 79 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
ARQ4 - ARCH - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Nov 25th 17:00 Registration Open!
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Raja Muda Selangor 2024 - Penang to Langkawi
Welcome to the third and last online race of the Raja Muda Selangor International offshore series – a 70nm final trip further north again up the Malacca Strait from Penang to the exotic island of Langkawi, and again in Ker 40s.
Race #1871
INFO by brainaid.de
Ker 40 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: RMS - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Monday,
November 25 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Nov 21st 04:00
Registration Open!
Raja Muda Selangor 2024 - Pangkor to Penang
Welcome to our second online offshore race in cooperation with Raja Muda Selangor International – an 80nm trip from Pangkor north to Penang up the Malacca Strait, again in Ker 40s.
Race #1870
INFO by brainaid.de
Ker 40 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: RMS - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Saturday,
November 23 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Nov 18th 04:00
Registration Open!
Two Oceans Doublecross TIMED Race 2024
Race #1872
INFO by brainaid.de
Archer 78 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
TRQ4 - TRCH - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Saturday,
30 November at 23:00 UTC
Race starts: Nov 17th 12:00 Registration Open!
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Nassau to Bodo 2024
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1866
INFO from brainaid.de
Swan 65 PARTICULARS
WX updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ4 - OCCH - RTW - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Nov 11th 11:00 Registration Closed
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