4.0.0
2022-05-13
The interface has been fully redesigned. The Apple Watch can be used independently of the phone. Performance and battery life improvements have been made. Richer integration with HealthKit allows you to treat your sailing as a workout. Swipe left or right interfaces allow easy navigation of features in a logical order.
3.0.6
2017-11-04
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Updated for the iPhone X!
3.0.3
2017-10-04
Updates for iOS 11
3.0.2
2017-07-27
A few bug fixes. Stay tuned for a major overhaul! Did you know there is a user guide located at the support url? If you have any questions on how tack X works or how to make something work - check the guide!
3.0.1
2016-12-20
*** Introducing Signal K source integration for NMEA ***
Want to use your boat electronics instead of the onboard GPS radio on your device? No problem! Switch to a Signal K source via the settings. The Signal K feature also work on Wifi only devices! So now you can take advantage of the full power of tack X anywhere.
*** Course Data Screen Revitalized ***
Back by popular demand...Course data at your fingertips! Get your COG & SOG plus average SOG and max SOG.
We've also made lots of internal improvements so that tack X is faster than ever!
As always these features are also available on the Apple Watch.
** Download the user guide, it has been updated for version 3.0.1! You can find it at http://www.tack-x.com
* Note: In order to use Signal K features you must have a Signal K interface configured.
2.1.1
2016-09-30
- Improved iPhone navigation! Now flip between screens on the iPhone - swipe left or right to change the selected tab
- Apple Watch background improvements to enable timer haptic/sounds when the watch face is not active
- Several watch connectivity enhancements to make communication faster and easier
2.1.0
2016-09-25
This is a general update release that includes:
- Added a new map view from sequence dashboard to check your start line - includes boat, pin, and distance to line
- Minor updates for iOS 10 and iPhone 7
- Faster prestart processing
- Internal enhancements
- Night mode on prestart screen
2.0.1
2016-07-13
Hi tack Xrs! Great new stuff in this release!
- Automatically calculate line, mark, and wind bearing if the boat and pin are captured on the start line. You can then change the bearings manually!
- Added plus sign (+) to distance to line if on course side
- Added auto lock override setting (turn on in settings)
- Added sounds/vibration for iPhone timer (4 min, 1 min, 30 sec, 10 sec countdown)
- Fixed Synchronization issue if timer seed is changed on phone - now updates automatically on watch when not running
- More efficiency under the covers in performing calculations better and faster
The next version will include a map view of the start line and your position. We are also working on synchronizing the timer between the watch and phone. Stay tuned!
2.0.0
2016-04-19
New Pre-start Dashboard, Tactical Race Dial, and other improvements
- Before you start instantly see the preferred side of the start line and the favored tack
- While you are racing, visually track wind shifts using the new graphical race dial
- You still use the sequence dashboard for timing and distance to the line - we gave the screen a makeover
- All features are also available on the Apple Watch - which sets tack X apart from any other sailing/racing software
1.0.6
2016-01-12
Minor enhancements
1.0.5
2015-12-18
Happy New Year from tack X! New release is coming soon!