What are the functions of the numbers on the Yatch Master's bezel and inside the dial

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As the title says what are their functions? What the yatch captains use it for? Does anybody know?

[Boopie]

Yachtmaster II, I presume?

[texex91]

No one knows--but it looks good right

[Roller07]

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.

[Clutch Cargo]

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.

[masterserg]

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.

[ahhhderrr]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Super neat complication. You can also use the flyback when cooking 11 minutes pasta.

:D :sly:

[77T]

Originally Posted by masterserg

You can also use the flyback when cooking 11 minutes pasta.

Or giving the grid a 5-minute warning

[phan655]

Originally Posted by Roller07

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.

Thanks! I always wondered how it worked.

[SeaDweller50]

A short demo here.

http://youtu.be/3qwEOCxwffs

[Baselman]

For BBQ timing

[hdrazor251]

Originally Posted by Baselman

For BBQ timing

That would be the Steak Master that will be introduced at Basel 2015

[padi56]

Originally Posted by masterserg

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.

Exactly but would doubt if it would be used in real Yacht racing as most would used some sort of electronic device.The movement is a modified cal 4130 that's in the Daytona so not really a huge complication its similar to any chronograph.

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by padi56

The movement is a modified cal 4130 that's in the Daytona so not really a huge complication its similar to any chronograph.

Except that it's programmable through the bezel, so very different from any other chronograph movement in that way.

[samson66]

Good thread - I always wondered the same thing about the YMII dial

[HogwldFLTR]

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.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by 77T

Or giving the grid a 5-minute warning

There ya go

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

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.

Man we just get a green flag!!

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Thanks for the information :)