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WindCompass PRO Version 4.528

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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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See item in Second Life View Video »
  • 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
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Zum Regatta segeln einfach das Beste
full star full star full star full star full star Posted November 18, 2018 by Sirius Rosca

Für jeden der sich ernsthaft mit Segeln im SL beschäftigt - ein Muss! AWA-Wind-Anzeige genial. Die integrierte Trimmanzeige für Star Class Boote ist eine super Idee. Trotz umfangreicher Ausstattung verursacht der Kompass wenig Lag. Preis- Leistungsverhältnis optimal.

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Compass and So Much More!
full star full star full star full star full star Posted November 17, 2018 by Murdock Beningborough

There's a lot packed into this compass and as soon as you use it you'll wonder why it's priced as low as it is. It's incredibly well-crafted and packed solid with useful information for novice and seasoned sailors alike. Just for casual cruising, a simple glance keeps me 'out of irons' and on my way. I'm new to sailing and I'm also finding it a useful tool to learn the ropes. Customer support is terrific. Don't think twice about getting this compass, you'll be very happy you did!.

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Best compass in SL
full star full star full star full star full star Posted October 01, 2018 by Jo Clip

Buy, and let's be pro ^^

Worth the money, menu is very intuitive, many functions, great help, frequent free updates, all the usefull infos in a simple and light HUD... Thank you !

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Wonderful !
full star full star full star full star full star Posted August 18, 2018 by esterbrooke

This is a wonderful tool... especially for a beginner.It works and works well. Worth ten times the price. Get it now and start using it... you won't be disappointed.

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Best accessory for the IF!
full star full star full star full star full star Posted May 17, 2018 by Demo Wuyts

This is just perfect if you are confused by the wind direction or if your head is just in the way of those digital readouts! Finally an end to flapping about in irons. This compass will increase your enjoyment of sailing the IF.

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Thumbs up
full star full star full star full star full star Posted March 30, 2018 by LordHelmsman

what you need for racing, best product support

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