Sailing Regatta Management & Synchronized Start Timer System
SailAlign’s Regatta Management module supports the complete Race Committee workflow - from regatta setup, team and boat class management, and course planning to synchronized race starts, official race signals, live start line broadcasting, fleet tracking, automatic OCS detection, gate and finish timing, Notice Board communication, and PDF result publishing.
Race officers can create sailing events, add races, assign teams, manage sail numbers, bow numbers and race numbers, draw the planned race course on the map, confirm the official start line, and broadcast the synchronized countdown to the fleet in real time. Competitors can follow the official race clock, active race flags, start line information, distance to the line, live fleet movement, checkpoint updates, and approved finish data directly in the app.
Designed for sailing clubs, race committees, regatta organizers, coaches, and competitive fleets, SailAlign reduces manual work and keeps race-day information connected in one mobile system. During the race, RC members can apply official race codes such as OCS, DNS, DNF, DSQ, and RET. The PDF export contains recorded finish times grouped by class when applicable; it does not calculate corrected-time rankings. Explore all SailAlign features or visit the SailAlign FAQ.
Key Capabilities
Synchronized countdown and race clock
Live start line broadcasting with distance to line
Visual race course editor
Live fleet tracking during races
Official race status, start and course signals
Automatic possible OCS detection for RC review
Automatic gate + finish time recording
Teams, sail/bow/race numbers + fast search
Boat classes and grouped results
Role-based permissions for RC members
Notice Board + push notifications for subscribers
PDF export with recorded finish times (no ranking)
How SailAlign Regatta Management Works
1
Create Your Regatta
Set up the sailing event with its name, dates, details, contact information, and logo. Competitors, RC members, and followers can find the published regatta before race day.
2
Add Races, Teams and Boat Classes
Create races or legs, add teams, assign boat classes, and record sail numbers, bow numbers, race numbers, skipper names, and boat names. Fast search helps the RC identify boats during checkpoint and finish recording.
3
Draw the Race Course on the Map
Use the visual course editor to place marks, gates, turning points, start lines, and finish lines. The selected course can be shared with competitors and displayed with live fleet tracking and replay.
4
Record and Broadcast the Official Start Line
Capture or edit the port and starboard ends of the start line, or confirm a line prepared in the Course Editor. SailAlign broadcasts only the confirmed official line to the fleet, including distance-to-line information where available.
5
Start the Synchronized Countdown
Broadcast the official start clock to connected devices. The countdown switches to elapsed race time after the start, helping competitors and RC members follow the same timing reference.
6
Track the Fleet Live and Record Results
Boats can run live tracking from a standard phone with no dedicated tracker required. When automatic timing is enabled, SailAlign creates possible OCS, gate and finish records with GPS evidence for RC review. Officers can still record or correct results manually.
7
Publish PDF Results and Notice Board Updates
Review proposed timing records, then generate a PDF with approved finish times grouped by class when applicable. Publish documents or free-text messages on the Notice Board and notify subscribers about new updates.
A Complete Regatta Management App for Sailing Race Committees
SailAlign is more than a sailing race timer. It is a mobile regatta management system designed to support the full race-day workflow of a Race Committee. Instead of using separate tools for countdown timing, team lists, start line coordinates, course diagrams, finish notes, communication, and result documents, SailAlign connects these tasks in one app.
Race officers can prepare an event, coordinate the RC team, communicate with competitors, broadcast official race information, record activity on the water, and publish race documents after the finish. The workflow can support local club races, multi-day regattas, sailing schools, training events, one-design fleets, coastal races, offshore races, and charter regattas.
The tools are built around practical sailing situations: setting a start line from the committee boat, keeping the fleet synchronized before the start, identifying boats quickly at checkpoints and the finish, sharing Notice Board updates, and reviewing fleet movement through live tracking and replay.
SailAlign on desktop
Manage Regattas and Watch Sailing Races in Your Browser
SailAlign extends the mobile regatta workflow to a larger desktop workspace. Race Committees can prepare and administer events in the RC Dashboard, while the race-viewing experience available in the mobile app is also available to sailors, families, clubs and spectators in a desktop browser through the public Watch viewer.
For Race Committees
Desktop RC Dashboard for Regatta Management
Open the SailAlign RC Dashboard on a laptop or desktop to work with more space when preparing a sailing event. Authorized RC members can manage regatta information, teams, boat classes, courses, manual start lines, Notice Board updates, race signals, timing records and reports according to their assigned permissions.
The dashboard complements the mobile app: GPS-dependent actions and race-clock Start, Stop, Reset and Synchronize controls remain on mobile.
SailAlign Watch brings live fleet tracking and race replay from the mobile app to a larger desktop browser view. Follow eligible live races on an interactive map or replay completed races with the official course, tracked boats, sailing trails, team cards, rankings, selected-boat distance and timeline speed controls.
Watch is completely public: no SailAlign account or sign-in is required, making it easy to share a race link with club members, supporters and spectators.
Official Race Signals and Automatic Sailing Race Timing
Keep the fleet informed during changing race conditions and reduce manual finish-boat workload. SailAlign combines real-time race signals with reviewable OCS, gate and finish timing evidence in the same Race Committee workflow.
Race communication
Raise Official Race Flags from the Race Screen
Authorized RC members can raise, replace and lower race status, preparatory and course signals. Active flags appear for connected users immediately, while subscribers can receive a push notification about the change.
Race status signals for postponement, abandonment and recall
Papa, India, Uniform and Black preparatory signals
Sierra, Charlie and Mike course signals
Role-based controls and a searchable event history
Race Committee assistance
Review Possible OCS, Gate and Finish Crossings
With Live Fleet Tracking and automatic timing enabled, the detector evaluates the confirmed start line and ordered course boundaries. It keeps proposed records together with the evidence the RC needs to make a decision.
Possible OCS records around the start signal
Course-aware gate and finish crossing timestamps
Team, position, GPS accuracy, speed and confidence details
RC approval required before an official result is changed
Regatta Management Features for Race Officers and Sailing Clubs
SailAlign supports event preparation, communication, synchronized timing, fleet visibility, result recording, and post-race documentation for race officers, sailing clubs, and competitive fleets. Learn more about SailAlign’s sailing tools.
Perfect Synchronization
Every boat sees the same live countdown and race timer - eliminating start confusion and timing errors.
Visual Course Editor
Build your race course directly on the map using an intuitive editor. Add marks, gates, turning points, start and finish lines, and share the course layout with the entire fleet. A Course Editor start line remains a preview until an authorized RC member confirms it as the official line.
Live Fleet Tracking
Track the entire fleet live during the race. Teams can start a tracker directly from their phone - no expensive hardware required. The live broadcast can be viewed by anyone following the regatta.
Shared Start Line
Broadcast precise start line coordinates to all participants for transparent and fair starts.
Official Race Signals
Raise race status, start and course flags, share active signals in real time, and retain an event history for the RC.
Automatic OCS Detection
Use the confirmed start line and fleet tracker evidence to identify possible OCS boats for Race Committee review.
Custom Teams & Boats
Assign boat names and team identifiers for clear result lists and professional race documentation.
Reliable & Versatile
Use as your main timing system or as a synchronized backup to traditional race committee tools.
Manual and Automatic Timing
Record times manually or review detector-assisted OCS, gate and finish events created from fleet tracking. Assign teams, add notes, and apply official race codes (OCS, DNS, DNF, DSQ, RET, etc.).
Notice Board + Push Alerts
Publish sailing instructions, documents, free-text announcements, and PDF results in one place. Subscribers receive push notifications when new races or new Notice Board content is published.
Role-Based RC Collaboration
Invite RC members and delegate tasks like start line, checkpoints, finish recording, or Notice Board publishing. Share workload for faster operations and fewer missed finishes.
PDF Race Documents
Export a PDF with recorded finish times, race codes, and race information, grouped by class when applicable. Regenerate the document after corrections so it reflects the latest RC records.
Live Fleet Tracking Without Dedicated Tracking Devices
SailAlign makes live fleet tracking accessible to sailing clubs and regatta organizers without requiring dedicated tracking hardware. Each participating boat can use a standard mobile phone running SailAlign as its tracker, which simplifies deployment for club races, training events, charter regattas, and multi-day sailing competitions.
Linked teams can start tracking from the race screen. Race organizers, competitors, and spectators can follow the fleet live on the map while the race is running. After the finish, recorded movement can be reviewed with replay to understand how the race developed.
The recorded track also connects with the sailor’s personal logbook workflow. The sailor who ran the tracker can use the race track for a logbook entry and review route replay, telemetry, statistics, and performance data.
Regatta Management User Manual (PDF)
Step-by-step guide for regatta setup, teams and classes, start line workflow, checkpoints, finish recording, PDF export, and communication tools.
Regatta management is rarely a one-person job. SailAlign lets organizers invite RC members and assign role-based permissions so different officers can manage teams, record the start line, handle checkpoints and finish timing, or publish Notice Board updates.
RC members can share live positions while working inside the regatta. Distance and bearing awareness supports mark placement, committee boat movement, course setup, and coordination between several boats operating across the race area.
This distributed workflow helps sailing clubs and larger events reduce missed records, improve communication, and keep the Race Committee organized from event setup to the final result document.
Live RC Positions
RC members can share their real-time locations with each other for better coordination on the course.
Distance & Bearing Awareness
See where teammates are relative to you, helping you position marks and coordinate actions faster.
Notice Board
Upload documents and publish free-text messages in one chronological Notice Board - participants can read or download updates anytime.
Push Notifications
Subscribers get notified about new Notice Board uploads and key regatta updates.
Use SailAlign for Different Types of Sailing Races
The same connected workflow can be adapted to short training races, regular club programs, and longer competitive events.
Club Regattas
Run weekly or weekend club races with synchronized starts, team lists, start line broadcasting, finish recording, and PDF result sharing.
One-Design Fleets
Manage boat classes, bow numbers, race numbers, and class-grouped timing documents for one-design sailing events.
Coastal and Offshore Races
Use live fleet tracking, checkpoints, course overlays, and replay to follow longer races and review fleet movement after the finish.
Sailing Schools and Training
Organize practice starts, training races, and course exercises with a shared countdown, start line awareness, and replay tools.
Charter Regattas
Support charter fleets with phone-based tracking, simple team setup, Notice Board communication, and downloadable race documents.
Multi-Day Regatta Events
Keep races, teams, announcements, documents, tracking, and recorded finish times organized across several racing days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do participants join my regatta broadcast?
Participants simply open SailAlign, navigate to the race section, and select your event from the list of active broadcasts. They'll instantly see the synchronized countdown and all race information.
Does the synchronized countdown work offline?
The initial synchronization requires internet connectivity to receive the official start time. Once synchronized, the countdown continues accurately even if connection is lost during the race.
Can I use this as a backup to traditional race committee equipment?
Absolutely. Many race committees use SailAlign as a reliable backup system alongside traditional equipment, or as their primary timing system for smaller club races and training sessions.
How accurate is the synchronized timing?
Connected devices continuously align to the master race clock. A compact status badge shows whether a device is syncing, synchronized, degraded or disconnected, with drift and connection details available in the sync popup.
Can SailAlign track boats live during a race?
Yes. SailAlign supports live fleet tracking during regattas. Teams can start tracking directly from their mobile phone, and the entire fleet can be viewed live on the map by race organizers, competitors, and spectators.
Do I need special hardware for fleet tracking?
No. SailAlign works directly from a standard smartphone. Teams simply start the tracker in the app and their position is broadcast live. No expensive dedicated tracking devices are required.
Can I design the race course in SailAlign?
Yes. SailAlign includes a visual course editor where race organizers can place marks, gates, turning points, start and finish lines directly on the map. The course layout can be shared with the entire fleet so every competitor can see the planned race course.
Can I edit results after the race?
Yes, you can add or edit boat numbers, team names, and adjust times before generating the final PDF results document.
Does the PDF include rankings or corrected-time calculations?
No. The PDF contains the recorded finish times (grouped by class when applicable) and reflects the results exactly as recorded. You can regenerate the PDF anytime after corrections.
What do competitors receive during the regatta?
Competitors can follow the live countdown, see the start line broadcast, and view checkpoint/finish timestamps as the RC records them. If they subscribe, they also receive push notifications about new races and Notice Board updates.
Can multiple RC members work at the same time?
Yes. The RC can delegate tasks such as checkpoint recording, finish recording, and publishing to the Notice Board, using role-based permissions for a smooth and coordinated workflow.
Is SailAlign a full regatta management app or only a race timer?
SailAlign is more than a sailing race timer. It includes regatta setup, race creation, team and boat class management, start line broadcasting, synchronized countdowns, live fleet tracking, checkpoint and finish recording, Notice Board communication, RC collaboration, and PDF result export.
Can SailAlign broadcast the official start line to competitors?
The Race Committee can record the port and starboard ends of the start line using GPS coordinates. SailAlign then broadcasts the line to competitors following the race, including distance-to-line information where available.
Can I record checkpoints before the finish?
Yes. RC members can record intermediate checkpoint passing times, assign them to teams, add notes, and continue recording official finish times later.
Can competitors receive regatta updates through the app?
Yes. Competitors can subscribe to a regatta and receive push notifications when new races, announcements, documents, or Notice Board updates are published.
Can SailAlign detect OCS boats automatically?
Yes. When Live Fleet Tracking and automatic timing are enabled, SailAlign analyzes the confirmed start line and tracker data to create possible OCS records for Race Committee review. The RC must approve a record before it becomes an official result.
Can SailAlign record gate and finish times automatically?
Yes. SailAlign can detect course-aware crossings at configured gates and the finish line from live fleet tracking data. Each proposed time includes evidence for Race Committee review and only enters official results after approval.
Can I manage a SailAlign regatta from a desktop computer?
Yes. The SailAlign RC Dashboard lets authorized Race Committee members prepare and manage regattas, races, courses, start lines, teams, boat classes, Notice Board content, race signals, timing records and reports from a desktop browser. GPS and race-clock lifecycle controls remain in the mobile app.
Can spectators watch SailAlign races in a web browser?
Yes. SailAlign race tracking is available in the mobile app and through SailAlign Watch in a desktop browser. Watch displays eligible live races and replays with the course, tracked boats, sailing trails, team information, rankings, selected-boat distance and replay timeline controls. It is completely public, with no SailAlign account or sign-in required.
