Help & Information
Race Compass ±180° is built for sailboat racing, race committees, and serious boaters. Supports Android phones + Wear OS watches, and iPhone + Apple Watch.
1. Main Display
- Large easy-to-read heading digits
- Heading source label
- Simple race-day controls
- Reciprocal heading in Compass mode
2. Race Modes
- Upwind Start — favored line and weather mark reference
- Downwind Start — downwind reference mode
- Compass — standard heading mode
3. GPS / Magnetic Heading
- Magnetic heading may be used when stationary
- GPS Course Over Ground (COG) may engage when moving
- Speed Over Ground (SOG) available when enabled
4. Race Timer
One of the app’s core racing tools, built for countdown starts.
- 5 minute countdown
- 3 minute countdown
- 1 minute countdown
- Supports phone timer display
- Supports watch timer use
- Automatically returns to compass screen at zero
- Ideal for regatta starting sequences
5. Waypoint + Home
- Waypoint Pin instantly saves current location
- Useful for marks, MOB, or temporary reference points
- Home location stored locally on device
- Bearing and distance back to Home when available
6. Watch Support
- Supports Wear OS watches
- Supports Apple Watch
- Quick heading reference on your wrist
- Great for keeping eyes out of the boat
7. Night Modes
Night RedNight Green- Designed for low-light visibility
8. Support
Questions or feedback?
racecompass180@gmail.com