TIMEZERO Weather Routing Module

TZ Weather Routing Module

The Weather Routing module may be integrated with both TZ Navigator and TZ Professional, offering an advanced functionality that goes beyond conventional navigation systems. By using weather prediction information and your boat's polars, this innovative module crafts an optimized sailing route, strategically minimizing sailing time on your sailboat. It not only enhances the precision of route planning but also ensures a more efficient and enjoyable sailing experience, aligning seamlessly with the needs and preferences of sailors.

NAVIGATION TYPE

Regatta

TIMEZERO's roots go back to racing and being the first to build an algorithm to optimize the optimal route based on expected wind, waves, and currents, as well as your boat's polars. The weather routing program delivers the quickest path to the finish line.

Recreational Sailor

It's a great experience to sail at sea with loved friends or family. Having a top routing software at your disposal will improve your preparedness for the weather and increase the enjoyment of the journey.

FEATURES

Weather Routing

Prepare for whatever the weather may bring. The Weather Routing module is a simple yet effective tool that determines the quickest path for a sailboat. Weather predictions and polars enable the TIMEZERO program to calculate the quickest route from point A to point B with great precision.

Avoiding the Coastline

Your coastal navigation has never been easier, safer, or more optimized. TIMEZERO´s routing calculation avoids the shoreline for the optimum route and may be completed with just two clicks: one on your departure location and the other on your arrival point.

Dual Route Calculation 

Because of the colored legs, you can easily anticipate where you should be driving and maintain ideal conditions throughout your journey.

Route Wind Diaplay

Display the expected wind conditions along the track to know exactly what the wind conditions should be at each leg of the track.

Advanced Routing 

This takes the stress out of determining your route and allows you to relax in the confidence that you will arrive at your destination in the shortest amount of time possible. Take the Weather Routing module with you whether you're sailing to win a race or simply exploring new places.

The professional version of TIMEZERO gives you access to advanced capabilities that are essential for sports competitions. You will be able to work on your rivals' routing by using TZ Professional paired with the Weather Routing module.

Furthermore, you may preserve your routing as well as those of your rivals using the layers, allowing you to analyze and refine your strategies.

Wind and Speed Direction

Wind speed and wave height caps are new features that enable sailors to sail safely by limiting these two factors.This is useful for when you aren't always aiming to beat the clock. As a result, you may maximize your journey time while being safe from harsh weather conditions at sea.

Alternative Routing 

You now have the option of looking for an alternative path. A useful feature if you wish to avoid a specific area, such as when sailing near the coastline.

Variability 

The new Weather Routing module version takes it a step further by allowing you to adjust the calculations with even greater precision. This module now contains a risk variable, which was created in collaboration with two-time Vendée Globe champion Michel Desjoyeaux.This feature highlights high-risk zones, such as a sudden shift in wind speed and direction. It accomplishes this by employing an easily identifiable shade spectrum, from which a decision to launch an alternate path may be taken.

Brochures

You may find more information on the Weather Routing Module in the TZ Navigator or TZ Professional Manual and User Guides: 

• TZ Navigator Manual and User Guide (pg 111)
• TZ Professional Manual and User Guide (pg 157)