Analyzing Your Races
We train so we can win more races. Race analysis is a powerful feature in ChartedSails, and we've worked hard to make it intuitive and insightful.
We have prepared a short video covering this topic, or you can skip ahead to the written instructions below.
Setting Up Your Race for Analysis
Before you can analyze your performance, you need to properly define the race in ChartedSails:
Step 1: Highlight the Race on the Timeline
- Find the approximate beginning of the start sequence
- Click and hold to make a selection around the entire race
Step 2: Define the Start Line and Time
- Click the "Create Race" button
- ChartedSails automatically positions the start line using your GPS data
- To adjust the line: hover over a mark and drag it to the correct position
- To adjust the start time: click the time field and use arrow keys for second-by-second precision
Step 3: Define the Race Course
- Click "Add Mark" to define each leg of the race
- ChartedSails estimates mark positions from your track, but you can adjust as needed
- A red track indicates a mark rounding issue - move the mark until the track flows smoothly around it
Common Issues and Solutions
When defining your race course, you might encounter these common challenges:
Problem: Red track indicates boat not reaching the mark
Solution: Move the mark closer to where your boat actually rounded
Problem: Track loops around mark multiple times
Solution: Ensure you're placing the mark at the correct location where you actually rounded it
Problem: Start line appears at wrong angle
Solution: Use the rotation handle to adjust the angle of the start line
Pro Tip
Set aside 15-30 minutes after each race day to define your races in ChartedSails while the details are fresh in your mind.
What's Next?
Now that you've set up your race in ChartedSails, you're ready to extract valuable insights from the data. Continue to the next section to learn about turning your race into numbers that you can use to improve your performance.
