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The world's most
advanced race navigation software - used on winning yachts from
local regattas to ocean races and the America's Cup.
Deckman has numerous functions
to assist the racing navigator and improve performance:
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Simple waypoint and course
management
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Quick and easy zoom and pan
controls
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Complete predictions for future
legs
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Dedicated start display
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Flexible data logging and
plotting
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Control of instrument system
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Wind calibration facilities
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Easy control of polar tables
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Calculation of laylines
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Tracking competitors and
time-on-time handicap calculations
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Route optimization
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Display of wind and current data
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Compatibility with most major
chart systems
Charts
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C-Map version supports: C-MAP,
BSB, Maptech, PCX and REML charts
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Euronav version supports: ARCS,
Livechart, BSB, Maptech, PCX and REML charts
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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)
Optimum routing
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Deckman will calculate the
optimum route between two points or for a whole route:
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Graphical or tabular presentation
of optimum route
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Tidal database for popular areas
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Optimum routes taking into
account land masses around land
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Supports standard GRIB* weather
files (with GRIB Weather module)
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or create your own for wind and
current
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In-built tools for OCENS
WeatherNet and Saildocs downloads
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Compatible with SHOM tidal data
(Channel and Biscay) and Local Knowledge Current models
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Unique reverse routing
algorithm to analyse competitor positions and effect of leaving
optimum route
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GRIB is the standard
meteorological digital file format which includes wind, pressure
and sea state information which can be viewed in Deckman for
Optimum routing.
Wind calibration
Start display
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Special display giving you all
the information you need for the start:
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Line bias
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Time and distance to each end and
nearest point on the line
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“Time to burn” option - shows
positive when early or negative when late
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Set ends of line by “pinging”,
range/bearing, latitude/longitude and then adjust with simple
nudging
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Flexible countdown timer
including synchronize function
Marks and courses
Positioning of waypoints by a choice of methods:
Data
Flexible data facilities:
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Vertical wind plot of TWS and TWD
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Time series plots of any data
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Next and leg information
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Output any data directly to
displays and toggle data shown
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Continuous logging of all data
for later analysis
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Customizable logging for specific
analysis
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Record set-up using custom boat
parameters (e.g. Sails, helmsman)
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Speed test comparison tools
including 3-D graphs
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Track positions of competitors in
longer races, either by manual input or from files from race
organizers
Polars
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Flexible input of polars
information including VPP targets which is also easy to adjust
on the water while sailing.
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Separate polars for navigation
calculations, performance targets and start routines.
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Advanced polar curve algorithm
for more accurate VMG target tracking
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Upload polar information from
your compatible instruments and send back the altered values.
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Supports input of speeds in
"seconds per mile”
Advanced features
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Advanced user calibration of data
variables
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Time to turn and accelerate in
start display
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Laser range finder interface to
set positions of marks or track other
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competitors
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Support for Microsoft .NET
framework allows users to develop their own bespoke add-ins
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Networking of multiple PCs using
Deckman connected to one instrument system
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