Setting up the cameras on the boats. We have been through a few tests of the best cameras and where to position them.
Devices like GPS can record the distance and speed of the boat. The Telemetry overlay allows this data to be see in an attractive and useful way on the video.
The Handicap system tries to make competing different boats against each other a bit fairer and leaves the positioning to the skill of the Helm
Filming from the bank or shore, or adding the cameras to the boat being filmed, or getting in the camera boat to get those videos and pictures.
One of the decisions we made when getting the boats was to be green and go all electric, and have the battery charged via the solar chargers.
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I recently invested in a new E30 battery for the Whaly, along with a second charger to enhance our boating experience. One charger is installed on the boat, with cables neatly buried under the floor and a mains outlet in the steering console, allowing convenient charging while the battery is on board.
To maximize efficiency, I bought a second charger to use at home, powered by our solar array. This setup enables us to charge the boat for free. However, despite advertising as the current model, the second charger turned out to be an older version with spade clips, not the latest connectors.
Epropulsion informed me of this discrepancy and after a bit of searching, Kevin McEntee came up trumps with all the cables I needed. So full marks to them and now I can charge my boat at home for free.
What is Sailwave? A Handy Tool for Race Results
If you help organise sailing races, you’ve likely heard of Sailwave—a user-friendly, multilingual results and scoring program designed for Windows. It’s trusted by clubs and championship organisers worldwide, from local dinghy races to international regattas.
Sailwave stands out for its flexibility. Results can be easily published to websites, web browsers, or shared via email—making it perfect for clubs who want quick and clear communications.
At Upper Thames Sailing Club, we use Sailwave to manage results for our club racing as well as major events like Bourne End Week. It lets us input results on the day and publish them quickly to our website, so everyone can keep up with the racing—whether they’re on the riverbank or at home.
