Our first post of 2026 and there are exciting developments in store for SailEvent. We are kicking off with a new version of the Race Team app.
First a quick recap. As its name suggests, the app is an aid
for Race Officers and their colleagues to use on the day. It tells them who to
expect on the start line and whether they are safely ashore. The app can publish
the course, keep track of patrol boats and manage the day in terms of times and
races run. It works equally well on phones, tablets and computers.
The update includes minor changes such as rationalising the
tab order and cosmetic improvements, but the major new features are:
Fleet Summary
The app now opens with counts of sailors by fleet so you can see straightaway how many to expect on the start line.
After racing, you can see at a glance if all are safely ashore.
Safety Check
It’s now even quicker to see exactly who, hopefully no one, is unaccounted for. Choose Safety from the Select (was Sort) drop-down.
Tap a name to bring up their details, most likely including their mobile. On a phone, tap their number to give them a call...
“Hello Jim, where are
you? “
“Nearly home”
“ (inaudible) “
...and stand down the
RIBs.
New eTally Icons
Feedback suggested they could be clearer so now we have
A round symbol means the sailor eTallied him or herself. Round = they go round the course? Square means marked off by the race team. I’ll leave you to devise with your own cue!
The new RT app is available now. Instructions for use are in app, get started via the >Help menu and, as soon as the Northern Hemisphere
weather allows, please give it a go and let us have your feedback.
