Frydenbo Doublehanded is a 4-day regatta that starts today.
50 sailing boats are lived tracked with a new developed system at the west coast of Norway. This is a new way for spectators to follow the yachts live. Go to the live link, but also view how they split up on the left screen shot as a result of different sailing strategies.
Guard Systems ASA has brought in Sportsim consultants and together developed a new and cool live tracking system targeted at regattas. The race can be followed through a simple web interface that applies Google Maps API.
Spectators can also follow a link to Google Earth for the 3D fly-through experience.
Yes, we know there have been other Google Maps mashups for yacht races (e.g. Volvo Ocean Race), but never this organized for a local regatta!
As an extra value for the racers can .gpx track files be downloaded from the web and imported in Sportsim for post-race analysis.
Guard Systems ASA has developed their own GPS enabled trackers that apply the local wireless network for server communication. The company is a leading Norwegian company on asset tracking.
Good luck with the launch guys!
cheers,
Team Sportsim
Update on Friday, June 2nd:
This race is now finished, but there will be an even larger live yacht tracking (approx. 200 boats, The Watski Skagerrak TwoStar 2006) in a couple of weeks.
nice, are the arrows their heading? I guess their still waiting to start... as their all still grouped together. Would like to be there, but I guess this is second best :-)
gonna check in later on.
Posted by: antonio | May 31, 2006 at 04:16 AM
they have started, so far the app. works fine, check it out now. It's high speed with the current 15 m/s.
Posted by: gjermund | May 31, 2006 at 05:00 AM
works OK, but there are some delay's on the history check box? but a great launch it is. When will we see this in sportsim? I'm an avid runner and use Sportsim, is there a wireless tracker I can use with Sportsim? There is also a special news site for this regatte here: http://www.seilmagasinet.no/frydenboDH06/
it's in Norwegian, but there are som cool MMS pics from the regatta.
Posted by: anders gunneng | June 01, 2006 at 01:01 AM
sure, you can use the Google Maps Replay beta, already introduced to Sportsim users last year. We will develop that service further. The trackers used here are Guard Systems own and aimed at asset tracking which are their speciality, meaning they are not suitable for running, skiing etc.. too bad...
Posted by: gjermund | June 01, 2006 at 02:46 AM
I'm from Vigo, it's a city on the coast of Galicia, "Spain". There are many regattas here, I will tip them off, maybe the organizers can do something similar. I also ran the Barcelona Marathon and web shared my track with friends, they loved it, but keep developing it!
Posted by: antonio | June 01, 2006 at 06:43 AM
The company is a leading Norwegian company on asset tracking.
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