Hello,
thank you for considering the WindCompass.
WindCompass is designed to hold many relevant sail info compact in one place.
As such there is heading (HDG), winddirection, windspeed, boatspeed, True Wind Angle (TWA),
Apparent Wind Angle (AWA), Velocity Made Good (VMG) and more...
● Beginners find a 'BASIC' button in 'Options', to set a much simpler layout.
● Based on AWA and boat performance, WindCompass shows the red "No go" zone and
other zones where the use of spinnaker, gennaker, winged jib and even hydrofoils are effective.
The TWA is shown by a black and the AWA by a yellow pointer.
● Is the boat equipped with an InfoHud, more parameters like Sail Angles, Sail
Ratio, Heel Angle, Waterdepth, Hike-, Keel-, Foil-, Dagger- or Rudderpositions can be displayed.
● Racers can get Racewind and also get the boat to aquire racewind by just a click. Cruisers set wind
by click on the compass or by gesture based shortcuts.BOSS and BWind systems are supported.
If Skipper and Crew using a WindCompass, the crews one can be synched with the skipper.
● The Smart Mode helps with automatic wind setting on Sit and other detection functions.
● A SLSA RaceTimer shows a countdown from the startline.
compatible to Lailas Startline, supports Multistarts and detects Trial and other modes
● The Boat AutoSelect function loads the correct settings, once you sit on a supported boat.
● A Stopwatch lets you keep track of your sailed times, for sailing or racing practice.
LAP and SPLIT time function are available as well.
● If applicable, a Sail Trim Display shows colors indicating the trim setting for your sails,
similar like the given Hud from the boat. For some boats the Sail Trim Display is clickable to raise and moor.
● Trim Hints - For most Bandit and TMS boats there are colored numbers on the outer ring helping to trim
the mainsail. These colored numbers suggest, what number to trim the mainsail to.
● The build-In Shouter shouts out things said in local chat or by a gesture.
For example shout "STARBOARD", "ROOM" etc. during busy races.
The Whisperer can be used for quiet tactical commands to your crew ("Spin Up", "Spin down" etc.)
● The NAV allows you to load, follow or delete a waypoint list (USB notecard), jump to a waypoint in that list,
go Next or Previous waypoint, loop or reverse a route, go to a target SLurl or simply type in the simname.
Marks are shown inworld as red beacon and a graphic pointer shows the bearing to target (BTT).
VMC (Velocity Made good on Course) and ETE (estimated time elapsed) to the next mark is also displayed.
● To help finding your last position after a crash, WindCompass can show your last position with a TP-link.
● Find Boat function: If the boat is equipped with a Text Info Hud or the Boat Finder, this pings the boat for its position.
● The 3 mode Camera Hud may help on boat camera issues after bad simcrossings or crowded race starts.
● Sail with sailors point of view! WindCompass keeps the directions in mouselook. No Calibration needed.
● You get Visual-, Chat- and Sound-feedback for nearly all functions.
● Change Appearance, Textcolor, Text position, Alpha, Size, Sound, Display, Behavior, Buttons and more...
Many settings are optional. Make it 'your' Compass!
● Online Manual with step by step Setup, Video Tutorials and FAQ. Check the Video link below.
● Free Updates! ... Wear the Unpacker Hud!
● Upgrade from Basic/Light to PRO version for discount - contact me!
Happy Sailing
Kim
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Note:
3 Versions are available for different demands: Basic, Light and PRO. (sold separately)
Learn about the different features - Look at the picture gallery. Try a demo.
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- display HDG, TWA, AWA, VMG, VMC, BTT, Winddir/speed, NAV, Dist, ETE
- SmartMode, Automatic Windsetting, Automatic Boat Select
- Racewind pick up from Boss and BWind windsetters or boat
- Quick Windsetting via click or gestures - gestures included
- Countdown, Stopwatch, SailTrimDisplay, Shouter, Camera Hud
makes sailing the waters of SL so much better
don't hesitate! buy it! you won't regret it. Kim has made it better and better with every update... a must have. thanks Kim
What everyone else said
Just get it, you'll be glad you did.
perfect for beginners and pros
I wish i discovered this tool earlier, after years and years of sailing in SL this made it so much better. Lots and lots of features, from catch racewind to give racewind, display for AWA
and speed, lots of personalisation options to make it your Compass. On top its not scriptheavy and runs perfect even in bad weather. I give it 5 out of 5 for beginners and pros
Dont even think of another
I cannot say enough good about this.. it is perfect even if not racing. and best of all it does not move with your cam in mouselook. Must also add. Creator is very nice and quick to respond if you need any help. Just stop shopping. If you sail.. this is your compass/
Great help sailing!
I am new to sailing and was hesitant to buy this. Now that i have played with it and used it a couple of times I regret not buying it earlier. This is certainly a great aiding tool for competitive racing but for sailing noobs (like me for instance) this really help getting a better understanding of how things work and what to do and when to do it. The complex appearance with all the numbers and indicators might seems too PRO for beginners but it is really easy to use. And in the sailing community there are many willing to help. Costumer service is outstanding! And look at that ridiculous low price! Don't hesitate like me ... buy it! Thanks Kim for yet another wonderful product!!
