New device from Velocitek

It's called the SpeedPuck and combines a few key features in the one simple unit

Velocitek has announced the release of the Velocitek SpeedPuck. The device combines a high-accuracy GPS speedometer, digital compass and bar graph wind shift indicator in a compact, durable package. It is designed to be mounted on a dinghy or hand held when hiking on a sportboat.

Velocitek's Alec Stewart is enthusiastic about the ease of use of the device: "Over the past few years our customers have made it clear that they do not enjoy reading manuals. We specifically designed the SpeedPuck so that anyone can figure out how it works in a few minutes without having to read anything."

The SpeedPuck is designed for easy, hands-off operation. The wind shift indicator automatically locks on to your tack angle and then shows lifts and headers on the bar graph that runs around the perimeter of the over-sized LCD display.



The rear casing screws on and off like the lid of a leakproof water bottle to reveal the battery compartment and USB connector. In addition to this, the battery compartment is is completely sealed off from the device's electronics, providing a second layer of protection against moisture.

In addition to providing easy to use real-time feedback, the SpeedPuck automatically records a rolling 20 hour GPS data log of the user's most recent races and training sessions. It works with the company's SpeedPlay race replay software, allowing racers to combine their GPS data with other boats and create race replays superimposed on a map background.

Priced at US$339