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1 May 2014, 08:09 AM | #1 |
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What are the functions of the numbers on the Yatch Master's bezel and inside the dial
As the title says what are their functions? What the yatch captains use it for? Does anybody know?
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Yachtmaster II, I presume?
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No one knows--but it looks good right
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They are used as a countdown timer. When racing sailboats, there is a signal(horn blast or cannon) and a flag that is put up. When a captain sees or hears the signal he starts his countdown timer so he has an onboard timer. If a boat passes the start line before the countdown reaches 00:00, the boat is heavily penalized and has no chance of winning the race.
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I think Rolex's old web site had an interactive Yachtmaster II page. You could click on the crown to set the timer and it would count down like the real thing. I searched, but couldn't anything. Maybe there's still one somewhere.
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It's a 10 minute countdown timer with a flyback function. The timer can be preset to any number from 1 to 10 and reset using the flyback to sync with the official race timer (I believe it is 5 minutes usually), which is essential as the boat is already at speed before the start.
Super neat complication. You can also use the flyback when cooking 11 minutes pasta.
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What are the functions of the numbers on the Yatch Master's bezel and inside ...
Or giving the grid a 5-minute warning
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For BBQ timing
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That would be the Steak Master that will be introduced at Basel 2015
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Good thread - I always wondered the same thing about the YMII dial
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How to start a race...
Most sailing races are done on a triangular course with of course, three legs. The start is into the wind and the best position at a start is closest to the right side (starboard) starting buoy (or Committee Boat as depicted in the diagram) with the wind coming over the right side. The boat in this position has the best wind and is on the starboard tack which has right of way. In order to accomplish the position most skipper will take legs with the boat in a beam reach (the wind coming over the side) and the boat heading perpendicularly to the wind. The best place to do this is away from the Starboard buoy and starting line and back to the buoy (off to the right of the buoy). Since the wind is coming over the side the boat speed is pretty constant (in good winds) and a watch that has been synchronized to the start can be used to count down the time till the starting horn. The best approach to the starting line is from the right side towards the right most buoy so that at the horn all that needs to be done is to head a bit higher in to the wind and cross the line at speed. Using a count down of 10 or 15 minutes allows a competent skipper to be on the starboard tack at the starboard buoy at the time of the horn and have best position in the race. I hope this helps. |
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Thanks for the information :)
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