TackingMaster by ID/FX

A tactical navigation device that works together with any compass. It aims to make it easier to understand and visualize changes and trends of the wind during regatta sailing.

The visual overview on TackingMaster helps the tactical sailor to visualize all the most important main bearings in order to be better prepared for the next wind change.

Basically, TackingMaster aims to add overview and visual and cognitive memory support to the modern complex world of performance sailing.

TackingMaster differs from other modern tactical aids, mainly by being quite simple mechanics.
You read the wind and the direction to the mark through your boat’s compass. 

Setting up the Tacking Master

1. Reset the wind dial to 0 degree wind shift
2. Untighten the lock ring, adjust to preferred tension
3. Set the wind direction on the compass ring
4. Set windward mark bearing on mark ring
5. Tighten the lock ring. You are ready to tack!

• Get the bearing of the starting line
• Get the nominal upwind tack angle
• Get a visual of the wind trend using the wind shift indicator