Race Management, Reimagined: MarkSetBot Course Design
by MarkSetBot 26 May 06:30 PDT
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One of the biggest challenges in race management is setting a square, fair course in changing conditions — and getting the length right so races finish on schedule.
This is where the MarkSetBot system changes how racecourses are built. Before the first mark is even moved, race committees can design and refine an entire course in the Commander App.
The app includes sixty (and always expanding!) pre-set course layouts. Enter the direction, course length, and course type, and the system automatically builds the course on the map. And as the wind shifts, keeping your course square is as simple as a quick tap of a button — allowing you to make instant adjustments and keep racing on schedule.
Our built-in calculators help refine the course even further:
- Target Race Time Calculator - Recommends course length based on wind speed, boat type, and desired race duration
- Starting Line Length Calculator - Recommends starting line length based on fleet size and boat length
The MarkSetBot Commander App also offers several powerful tools built into the course design process:
- Waypoint-based course setting and routing
- Wind reporting on the course setup screen
- Automatic lay line display to help you visualize the course and avoid shallow water and hazards
- Depth charts and weather radar available directly in the map, and more.
All of this helps race committees set courses faster, make adjustments instantly, and run more races — whether you're managing a world-class event or a local club series. That's what we mean by race management, reimagined.
Find out more at www.marksetbot.com