We've put together a downloadable file that is intended specifically for hand-held GPS's, based on the racemarks listed in the Cowes Week Race Instructions (Black Group). Of course, it is up to you to check this information and decide how you use it. But it should save you lots of time.
This will work with any system that uses GPS Exchange files (GPX) - a format which is not specific to any particular GPS, so can be used with most systems. We've used GPX files together with a free downloadable software package called "Easy GPS" to connect to some of the mainstream hand-held GPS's, such as Garmin eTrex series, etc.
Easy GPS is a free piece of software available from the Internet at www.easygps.com. You can find more details about GPX files on the same web site too.
You can download our GPX file from the link below, and all we ask is that you make a sponsorship donation (£5 minimum) on our Just Giving site, including something like "Thanks for the GPX Waypoints File" as your message.
We've put together a downloadable file that is intended specifically for hand-held GPS's, based on the racemarks listed in the Cowes Week Race Instructions (Black Group). Of course, it is up to you to check this information and decide how you use it. But it should save you lots of time.
