webscorer Setup
Download the app
https://www.webscorer.com/resources/getapp
Yes, it’s the same app race organisers use to record races, but no need for you to subscribe!
Sign into webscorer
You must use the same email address as used for your race registration. You can register for races from the app as well, ensuring all race result info is linked to you.
This is all you have to do prior to Check In on race day.
On Race Day
Select “GPS self-tracking from main menu
Select “My upcoming GPS races”
Races you are registered for that use GPS tracking should appear
Activate GPS prior to start
“Start GPS tracking” must be activated prior to the start. Note: phone battery will deplete a little faster, so no need to start at Check In. Suggested times are when entering water or when assembling prior to start.
From here you can Share GPS tracking page - anyone, not only registered competitors.
You can view your own position on a course map.
At the end of the race, please remember to Stop GPS tracking.
Why use GPS tracking?
Safety! Yours, and ours as organisers to ensure we can assist you if needed, without unnecessary searching for you and your 6m “needle” in the “haystack” of Moreton Bay!
“But I’m an elite or experienced ocean paddler, I won’t need rescuing!” We hope you are right, but you may have equipment failure or a medical emergency. It can happen to anyone. It happens to the best of us. It’s better to be safe than sorry. What is the downside?
How about bragging rights? Let everyone see how you are progressing. Let’s face it, ocean paddling is not the greatest spectator sport. Having family and friends able to follow your progress from near (or far) helps with everyone’s enjoyment of our sport.
Lastly, did I mention safety? Ahh, yes. Sorry. We do take that part a little bit seriously…
