Recent content by gregson

Wavedancer, you're absolutely right. The issue is not accuracy, it is resolution. By my calculation, the SC-1 can sense when you have gone about one inch (0.1 knot is 1/18 th of a yard in 1 second, or 2 inches, and it has a 1/2 second update rate). If it can give me this resolution then it...

Thanks for the info. Does anyone know how accurate it is? Peter

While I'm not at all wealthy, I would be prepared to pay a moderate amount, say up to $600. I could be convinced to go higher, but that would definitely depend on the performance of the equipment. Regards, Peter

I agree. But I cannot get one because there aren't any around here. I've tried to find one without success. So I am opting for second best because that is all that I can do. I cannot improve things if I cannot see the effect, and without a sparring partner, I need measurements. I can set up...

Does anyone know of good instruments that can assist me in getting fast? I can sail the boat and I have some obvious work to do on my skills, but it would be really nice to know if a minor change makes a measurable difference. I find it hard to determine if I have made a 0.05 or 0.1 knot...

Thanks, folks. The reason that I want the polar is because I am having to teach myself to sail a Laser. I'm 57. While I am quite happy to sail with/against the kids, I am at work when they are in sailing school and sailing. I don't have other Masters Laser sailors to compete with. So I need...

Does anyone have a polar for the Laser full rig? TIA Peter