electronics for dinghy sailing? - Part II

   Tried posting to this topic but nothing came through,  so reverting to starting another 
My question is do the rules allow electronics to be used for data logging purposes ?
Many classes ban the use of electronics,  but does this aply to a 'Black Box',  buried away where there are no instruments to view,  so no benefit during the race ?
As we are seeing the cost of electronics is falling and GPS is now very affordable,  the Olympics and other top events are starting to make use of boat tracking so I am unsure we will see all this filter down quite quickly

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Simon Lovesey Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 30 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 349	Post Options Post Reply Quote Simon Lovesey Report Post Quote Reply Topic: electronics for dinghy sailing? - Part II Posted: 21 Jun 07 at 12:19pm
	Tried posting to this topic but nothing came through, so reverting to starting another My question is do the rules allow electronics to be used for data logging purposes ? Many classes ban the use of electronics, but does this aply to a 'Black Box', buried away where there are no instruments to view, so no benefit during the race ? As we are seeing the cost of electronics is falling and GPS is now very affordable, the Olympics and other top events are starting to make use of boat tracking so I am unsure we will see all this filter down quite quickly
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ColH Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 11 Jan 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 242	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 07 at 7:04pm
	Yeah, me too. The thread content seems to have got screwed up somehow. My comment: having a basic (or no) screen would help keep the cost down. Oh, and stick a camera in there to take a vid, or periodic snaps, of the crew demonstrating their undeniable sailing skills (or else arsing it up big time)