Apple watch series 3 and casual GPS tracking

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Kirgo
Kirgo
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22 Feb 2018 3:02pm
Hi
Does anyone have any experience with the apple watch and GPS tracking while windsurfing? (apologies if this has been covered before).
Apple do warn about water incursion with activities 'like water-skiing' but I suppose if the watch was protected in a cover this might not be a problem. Not planning to use it for racing, just causal use...
Any thoughts welcome
Thanks
Pete
seanhogan
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22 Feb 2018 4:37pm
best mate got one (the apple 3), I checked his files through gps results, consistent data recorded every sec.
Perfectly waterproof for windsurfing and crashing (he does that a lot)
he downloaded an app (windsport I seem to remember)

cheers
Kirgo
Kirgo
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24 Feb 2018 10:23am
Thanks Sean, appreciated.
I'll report back
John340
John340
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26 Feb 2018 7:22am
How does the Apple Watch log GPS tracks? Does it use Doppler and is it SDOP?
mathew
mathew
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26 Feb 2018 8:59am
seanhogan said..
best mate got one (the apple 3), I checked his files through gps results, consistent data recorded every sec.
Perfectly waterproof for windsurfing and crashing (he does that a lot)
he downloaded an app (windsport I seem to remember)


Apple's own website suggests not to use it for any high-speed-water-impact.

support.apple.com/en-au/HT205000
paulyNOR
paulyNOR
WA
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26 Feb 2018 7:41am
Just wrap it on your wrist with glad wrap as seen in the GW60 thread
seanhogan
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26 Feb 2018 11:50am
mathew said..

seanhogan said..
best mate got one (the apple 3), I checked his files through gps results, consistent data recorded every sec.
Perfectly waterproof for windsurfing and crashing (he does that a lot)
he downloaded an app (windsport I seem to remember)



Apple's own website suggests not to use it for any high-speed-water-impact.

support.apple.com/en-au/HT205000


well what can I say.... it still resists my mates amazing crashes
another two friends use them and still no issue

pretty sure it's a warranty thing, the first two apple watches weren't advertised as waterproof though they were
seanhogan
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26 Feb 2018 11:52am
John340 said..
How does the Apple Watch log GPS tracks? Does it use Doppler and is it SDOP?


no idea, probably not
Kirgo
Kirgo
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26 Feb 2018 11:53am
Appreciate the input. Going to give it a go with some sort of covering.. and try not to crash too hard
If there's a fail then I was only swimming in the pool. Ahem.
snides8
snides8
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26 Feb 2018 4:19pm
I have been sailing with one for ages now but haven't found a decent app to re record or log tracks yet.Sean do you mind confirming the app your mate uses?
cheers
seanhogan
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26 Feb 2018 7:01pm
one of them uses "gps watch workout", then uploads to ka72
apps.apple.com/us/app/gps-watch-workout/id1168169205

another is using waterspeed :
www.waterspeedapp.com/
(this one seems better)
snides8
snides8
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26 Feb 2018 5:34pm
seanhogan said..
one of them uses "gps watch workout", then uploads to ka72
apps.apple.com/us/app/gps-watch-workout/id1168169205

another is using waterspeed :
www.waterspeedapp.com/
(this one seems better)

Awesome Sean cheers
will check them out!
AUS02
AUS02
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27 Feb 2018 7:06am
Can it show your speed in knots while sailing?
Dean 424
Dean 424
NSW
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27 Feb 2018 7:12pm
I have the latest Apple watch and have just installed waterspeed which is free, though it costs a bit more if you want more advanced features. I haven't used the app as yet. The watch is excellent for me when I'm "on call" so now I can go sailing or supping and still available when required. I have had no problems with the waterproofing so far. Also good as a safety device, as it has a SOS function.
seanhogan
seanhogan
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27 Feb 2018 7:06pm
AUS02 said..
Can it show your speed in knots while sailing?


www.waterspeedapp.com/
AUS02
AUS02
TAS
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27 Feb 2018 10:07pm
Looks like it can.
paulyNOR
paulyNOR
WA
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27 Feb 2018 9:45pm
So it's possible to log your session, take phone calls and do FaceTime while on the water ? Potentially FaceTiming sailor to sailor mid session!
Mind blown
paulyNOR
paulyNOR
WA
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27 Feb 2018 10:05pm
Hang on, I do on-call 7 days a month, I've got to respond within 10 minutes of a call
So I can re direct the on call phone to the watch, and respond to a call within time and still be on the water.

7 days extra available for sailing, partially tax deductible Iwatch and I can log my session

Far canal, why didn't I think of this before ?

Thank you Seabreezers
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