We highly recommend using an automated tracking device, such as a DataHub, Iridium GO, YB3i, PredictWind Tracker App, Inreach, Bivy Stick or Zoleo. Regular tracking updates are essential for safety and rescue coordination.
GPS Manual Tracking using the Offshore App can be achieved on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices. The screenshots below were taken using a PC computer; the general principle is the same across all devices, but the look of the App may differ slightly from the screenshots below if you are using a Mac, iOS, or Android.
To access Manual GPS Tracking, you require the PredictWind Offshore App, the Standard or Professional level of PredictWind forecasting subscription and a GPS tracking page set up by the PredictWind support team. Contact support here for more information.
How to add a manual GPS position report via the Offshore App
Log in to your Offshore App and go to the GPS tracking tab on the main menu (left of the page). It should look like this.
Select the Green Download button on the left. Make sure you have selected GPS tracking. Nothing else needs to be ticked for now. Click through to Next > Download All.
You should now see yourself off the coast of Africa in the Default position set for tracking pages. However, you will now be able to see this icon that lets you add a manual GPS location. If you're using the Offshore App on your iPhone/Android, you may need to tap on Show Legend and Blogs first.
In the Offshore App on Mac or Windows, it looks like this:
Click on the teardrop to add a position.
If you are part of a rally, please collapse the list of boats or scroll to the bottom of the list of boats to see it.
5. Click on it to add your current GPS coordinates and time. Select NOW for the current time. Then select Save Point.
It will then notify you that you have a Tracking Point pending upload/download.
Do another Download the same way you did last time, and your position will be uploaded and synchronized with the server. Your tracking page will now reflect your updated position for friends and family to see.
