Deckman has numerous functions to assist the racing navigator and improve performance:

• Simple waypoint and course management

• Quick and easy zoom and pan controls

• Complete predictions for future legs

• Dedicated start display

• Flexible data logging and plotting

• Control of instrument system

• Wind calibration facilities

• Easy control of polar tables

• Calculation of Laylines

• Tracking competitors and time-on-time handicap calculations

• Route optimization

• Display of wind and current data

• C-Map version supports: C-MAP, BSB, Maptech, PCX and REML charts

• Euronav version supports: ARCS, Livechart, BSB, Maptech, PCX and REML charts

• Alternatively use any image file as a chart for a powerful planning or analysis tool

Positioning of waypoints by a choice of methods:

• Latitude and longitude

• Range and bearing from boat

• Range and bearing from previous waypoint

• Click-and-drag

• Windward/leeward course

• Vertical wind plot of TWS and TWD

• Time series plots of any data

• Next and leg information

• Output any data directly to displays and toggle data shown

• Continuous logging of all data for later analysis

• Customizable logging for specific analysis

• Record set-up using custom boat parameters (e.g. Sails, helmsman)

• Speed test comparison tools including 3-D graphs

Deckman will calculate the optimum route between two points or for a whole route:

• Graphical or tabular presentation of optimum route

• Tidal database for popular areas

• Optimum routes taking into account land masses around land

• Supports standard GRIB* weather files or create your own for wind and current

• In-built tools for OCENS WeatherNet and Saildocs downloads

• Compatible with SHOM tidal data (Channel and Biscay) and Local Knowledge Current models

• Unique reverse routing algorithm to analyze competitor positions and effect of leaving optimum route

*GRIB is the standard meteorological digital file format which includes wind, pressure and sea state information which can be

Special display giving you all the information you need for the start:

• Line bias

• Time and distance to each end and nearest point on the line

• “Time to burn” option - shows positive when early or negative when late

• Set ends of line by “pinging”, range/bearing, latitude/longitude and then adjust with simple nudging

• Flexible input of polars information including VPP targets which is also easy to adjust on the water while sailing.

• Separate polars for navigation calculations, performance targets and start routines.

• Advanced polar curve algorithm for more accurate VMG target tracking

• Upload polar information from your compatible instruments and send back the altered values.

• Advanced user calibration of data variables

• Time to turn and accelerate in start display

• Laser range finder interface to set positions of marks or track other competitors

• Support for Microsoft .NET framework allows users to develop their own bespoke add-ins

• GRIB data

• SHOM tidal data

• TT Reporter for auto data transmitting via Thrane & Thrane terminal

• Alarms Relay for light alarm, audible alarm or sheet release

• Two Boat Telemetry for two-boat testing

Deckman is compatible with the following instrument systems:

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista 32-bit
• 800MHz processor (1.2 GHz)
• 512MB memory (1GB)
• 300MB available disk space [excludes chart storage requirements] (1GB)
• CD-ROM drive [for installation and chart installation]
• Compatible instrument system