PredictWind's new GPS Tracking page has not only a fresh new look, but also includes great new features to make GPS Tracking better than ever.
What's New with PredictWind GPS Tracking?
New and revamped features on GPS tracking include:
Blog Posts
Blog Posts with photos display on the left panel. Click on a Post to read the full blog.
Boat Data
Boat Data includes live Observed Data and all your boats' available NMEA2000 / N2K instruments, and is available by clicking on the Boat Data tab.
Map Layers
Map Layers allows you to select which map overlay to display on the GPS tracking page. Map overlays include Wind, Gust, CAPE, WAve, Current, Rain, Cloud, Isobar, Air Temp, Sea Temp and Satellite Map.
How to view Map Layers
To view Map Layers, click on the Layers icon in the top right corner of the page.
This reveals the Map Layers and Settings Menu:
Using the Layers menu, you can also select to toggle on/off or set a preference for:
Filters
Show Track duration from last: 1 - 3 weeks, 1 - 6 months, 1 Year, or All Time.
Automatic Routing: On/Off.
Map Settings
Map Display Mode: 2D or 3D (coming soon)
Animation follows boat: On/Off to see the map position move to follow the boat on the timeline
3D Boat icons: On/Off to see 2D (default) or 3D boat icons.
Place Names: On/Off to seeing place names on the map.
TimeZone: Select from Local Time for you now or any other timezone.
Playback Speed: Set the playback speed relative to real time (1-100x).
Display image thumbnails: Show blog post pictures at the GPS position they were taken, via picture metadata or blog post time.
Units
Select to see boat speed in Knots, Mph, Kmph, or metres per second (m/s).
Choose between Metric and Imperial units for Distance, Height and Rainfall. Wind Direction can be set to True or Magnetic.
Choose to see Wind Direction as True or Magnetic.
Map Timeline
The map Timeline at the bottom of the page shows weather and boat position either Now, at an earlier time, or in the future as predicted up to 10 days from now based on the last Destination used in Weather Routing. The date displayed in the top-left corner of the timeline shows the boat's position and the weather at the selected date and time.
To shift the timeline, click the red NOW button, then drag left to the past or right to the future. You can also use the Play triangle to start the timeline at any point and watch the route play forward, or use the < > buttons to jump forward or back by hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the boat icon displayed for my boat on GPS Tracking?
To change the boat icon displayed on your GPS tracking page:
Open the PredictWind Forecast website logged into your PredictWind account.
Select Weather Routing > Sail Routing / Power Routing > Routing Preferences.
If you have a Sail Boat: under Boat Types > Predefined > Select the Predefined Boat Polar most suitable for your boat i.e. exact boat or generic Sail boat, catamaran etc.
If you have a Power Boat: under Weather Routing > Power Routing > Routing Preferences > Select the right hull type under Boat Dimensions e.g. Power Monohull.
How do I limit the GPS Tracking displayed for anyone who views my GPS Tracking page?
To limit the GPS tracking all users can see on your GPS Tracking page:
Open the PredictWind Forecast website logged into your PredictWind account.
Select Tools > GPS Tracking > Preferences
Set Track Duration to desired length, e.g. All Time, 1 - 90 days, 1 - 2 years.
The Predicted Track is confusing because I am running routes for future destinations. Can I turn this feature off?
No. At this time, it is not possible to disable your Predicted Track based on the last Weather Route run in the Forecast Website. We are working to add this level of control and much more to your GPS tracking page. We're still adding control and features to GPS tracking, so please stay tuned.
For now, people can turn off the predicted track only while viewing the page by opening Map Layers > Map Filters > Automatic Routing.