Windie Sailing Race Timer Watch

Windie Timer – Sailing Race Countdown Watch

Never miss the start again. The Windie Sailing Timer is a dedicated sailing countdown and stopwatch designed for real-world racing, whether you are lining up for a dinghy start, managing a regatta sequence, or trying to hit the line at full speed with confidence.

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Unlike a standard sports watch or phone timer, the Windie is built specifically for sailing. It includes sailing race countdown modes, a clear digital display, simple button controls and a quick sync function so you can stay aligned with the race committee signals even if you miss a horn or flag change.

Built for Sailing Starts – 5,4,1,0

The Windie Sailing Timer supports the familiar 5-4-1-GO start sequence, making it ideal for club racing and competitive sailing. It also includes 5-minute, 3-minute and 1-minute countdown options, so it can be used across different race formats, training drills and class start procedures.

Audible signals help you follow the countdown without constantly staring at the display, while the sync function allows you to quickly correct the timer if you are slightly early or late against the official start sequence.

Key Features

• Dedicated sailing race countdown timer

• Standard 5-4-1-GO start sequence

• 5-minute, 3-minute and 1-minute countdown options

• Quick sync button for missed or adjusted signals

• Countdown and repeat mode

• Countdown-then-count-up mode

• Count-up stopwatch function

• 12-hour or 24-hour standard time display

• Audible countdown signals, with mute option

• Large, clear LCD display

• Display designed to remain readable with polarised sunglasses

• Water resistant to 5 ATM / 50 metres

• Shock-resistant construction for sailing use

• 65mm ABS case

• Secure elasticated strap

• Long-lasting lithium battery included

• Built-in clock mode for use as a regular watch

Why Sailors Use a Dedicated Sailing Timer

A good start can make the whole race easier. Being a few seconds late, distracted, or out of sync with the race officer can leave you buried in dirty air before the first beat has even begun.

The Windie Sailing Timer gives you a dedicated countdown tool that is simple, visible and designed for sailing. It is especially useful when you are juggling tiller, mainsheet, kicker, traveller, waves, other boats and the start line all at the same time.

It is suitable for:

• Dinghy racing

• Yacht racing

• Club racing

• Open meetings

• Training sessions

• Regatta starts

• Race officers and safety teams

• Junior sailors learning start sequences

• Coaches running repeated practice starts

Easy to Use Under Pressure

The controls are simple and practical, with dedicated buttons for mode, set, sync, clear, start and stop. The large case and clear layout make it easier to operate when you are wearing sailing gloves, sitting on the gunwale, or dealing with spray and movement in the boat.

The quick sync button is particularly useful. If the race committee horn catches you out, or you start the timer a few seconds late, you can re-synchronise rather than abandoning the countdown.

Tough, Practical and Water Resistant

The Windie Sailing Timer is made for marine use. The shock-resistant 65mm ABS case is compact but easy to handle, while the elasticated strap keeps the timer secure and comfortable during active sailing.

With 5 ATM / 50 metre water resistance, it is designed for wet sailing environments, spray, rain and normal on-the-water use. The included lithium battery means it is ready to go straight away.

Colours

Available in a choice of bright sailing-friendly colours, including:

• Blue

• Yellow

• Hot Pink

• White

• Orange

• Green

Some special designs may also be available depending on stock.

Who Is It Best For?

The Windie Sailing Timer is a great choice for sailors who want a clear, simple and reliable start countdown without the complexity of a full GPS race watch. It is also ideal for race officers, coaches and clubs who need an easy-to-use timer for repeated starts and training sessions.

Whether you sail an ILCA / Laser, Streaker, Solo, Aero, Topper, RS, Phantom, Supernova, catamaran, cruiser-racer or any other racing boat, this is a useful, affordable and practical tool for better race starts.

In the Box

• Windie Sailing Timer

• Elasticated strap

• Lithium battery included

Summary

The Windie Sailing Timer is a specialist sailing countdown watch made for race starts. With the standard 5-4-1-GO sequence, adjustable countdowns, quick sync, stopwatch mode, audible signals, water resistance and a secure sailing strap, it is a simple but genuinely useful bit of race-day kit for sailors, race officers and clubs.