See the Novasail 360W at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Novasail 360W © Novasail

Novasail have improved on their market leading 360+ and have developed the 360W. This combines the accuracy and functionality of the 360W, with wireless technology to give unbeatable accuracy. The intelligent GPS gives accuracy of 1 metre which combines with the tactical compass to let you know exactly how far you are from the startline. They will be available in the UK from today at Allspars.

It can be seen on the Devon Yawl stand C20 and Seascape 18 stand B64 at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show. We already have orders for Seascape 18s, J80s, 1/4 tonners and SB3s amongst others.

Functions list:

• True magnetic tactical compass: The NS360W digital compass delivers precise and reliable heading information to help you to tack and jibe at the most suitable times..
• Speedo GPS (SOG): This mode provides the speed over ground of the boat as measured by the GPS receiver. The boat speed is displayed in knots (kts) with an accuracy of 0.1 knot. Also used to calculate both VMG and VMC.
• Distance to the start line: The NS360W start line distance function is combines the highly accurate (1 meter) GPS and and 3 axis compass to pinpoint exactly where you are relative to the line.
• A sign +/- indicates clearly which side of the line you are.
• Unique bow offset gives to the exact distance from your bow to the line.
• Ends can be 'Pinged' whilst travelling in any direction.
• Dedicated boat/pin end buttons: dedicated buttons make storing the startline easy and intuitive.
• Wind direction indicator: The NS360W displays the numerical value of the wind direction allowing an immediate and effortless reading. The wind direction is calculated automatically based on your 2 tacks.
• VMG/VMC Velocity Made Good/Course: It provides the projected speed of the boat on the reference direction. According to your needs, the reference direction may be the wind direction (VMG) or the direction to the active mark (VMC).
• Count-down timer: From 1 to 9 minutes, it can be re-synchronized while running with easy access from 1 dedicated button.
• Wind Shift bar graph: The bar graph indicates automatically the deviation from the mean heading. If you tack or jibe, the graph is reset and will restart on the new tack.
• Data logger: Log up to 500 hours of sailing data for later playback.
• Wifi: Connect to PC via wifi for data download and easy waypoint management.
• Record live real time data whilst sailing - can link to modern PC navigation software.
• Download stored data for post race analysis on google earth etc.
• Access and edit waypoints with nova sail software.
• Easy and simple waypoint management.
• Store 99 waypoints with their coordinates and names on 3 characters.
• Display the Distance, direction and speed to reach the waypoints.
• Display VMC (velocity towards active mark).

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