RTK Puck

Accuracy Matters

Introducing our stern mounted RTK GPS receiver – delivering distance to start, time to start, position, and heading with unprecedented accuracy.

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RTK Puck Features

1.8cm GPS Accuracy

RTK GPS – the only technology trusted for race management at the Americas Cup and SailGP.

Wireless Race Management

Start time, line-end positions, and OCS alerts are automatically transmitted to the fleet.

Universal Connectivity

The wired version supports the NMEA 2000 (N2K) protocol, compatible with B&G and Garmin displays.

The wireless version supports the Open Bluetooth Protocol (OBP), compatible with smart watches, phones, and Bluetooth displays.

Simplify

Your Race-Day Routine

  • Automatic, continuous line-end pinging
  • Automatic timer
  • Audible on-boat alerts
  • Accurate, fair, and reliable OCS calls
  • Remotely configurable to meet any class rules

RTK GPS

50x More Accurate

Compared to standard L1/L5 GPS, which is only accurate to +/- 1m in optimal conditions.

  • Accurate start & finish line calls
  • RTK Mark positions for 3 boatlength circle
  • Accurately determine overlaps and right-of-way
  • Accurate and precise data for umpires, judges, and protest

Better Racing

Through Superior Accuracy

  • Zero general recalls = more racing
  • RTK GPS makes for truly fair and objective OCS calls
  • No more hiding behind other OCS boats
  • Even, close starts lead to more competitive racing
  • RTK race tracking = cleaner racing and fewer protests

RTK Puck in 90 seconds

See how Velocitek developed RTK GPS race management in collaboration with the world's most demanding Race Committees.

RTK Puck Options

Both RTK Puck versions feature 1.8cm GPS accuracy, audible alerts, and wireless race management.

Wireless

  • Open Bluetooth Protocol compatible with smart watch, phone, or bluetooth display
  • 6 days worth of battery capacity
  • 100% sealed with wireless charging
  • 50x improvement in GPS accuracy

Wired

  • NMEA 2000 connected. Bus powered - connect it and forget it
  • Compatible with B&G & Garmin displays
  • GPS, compass data added to bus at 10Hz
  • Automated data-calibration and logging for N2K instruments: boatspeed, wind, rig tension, depth, etc.

"I’ve been involved in trialing Velocitek’s race management technology for the last two years. The accuracy improvements I've seen are remarkable. The Velocitek RTK system offers race officers the accuracy needed for fair and accurate start line calls at every level of the sport."

Tom Duggan
International Race Officer

"RTK GPS is the right technology to use for race management systems. It's the only way to get the accuracy you need for top-level competitive sailing."

Stan Honey
Engineering & Sailing Legend

"At IC37 North Americans, we had epic conditions with zero general recalls and no pings! The Velocitek RTK system allowed me to focus on my job on the boat, confident that the race committee had accurate real-time data to ensure fair, competitive racing."

Peter McClennen
IC37 Class President

As a race officer, I’ve found the Velocitek race management app incredibly helpful for simplifying critical tasks on the signal boat. The RTK starting system gives us confidence in making OCS calls accurately and fairly, allowing us to deliver more—and better—racing for competitors.

Forrest Williams
NYYC RC Chairman

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