Windie 360° Anemometer (handheld)

Windie 360 Handheld Anemometer – Sailing Wind Meter

The Windie 360 Handheld Anemometer is a portable wind meter designed for sailors, race officers, coaches and watersports users who need quick, clear and reliable wind speed information.

Whether you are checking conditions before launching, setting a race course, monitoring a start line, coaching a training session or simply deciding which sail settings to use, the Windie 360 gives you real-time wind readings in a compact, easy-to-use handheld device.

360° Wind Measurement

Unlike some basic wind meters that need to be pointed directly into the wind, the Windie 360 is designed for 360° wind measurement. This makes it easier to use on a moving boat, rib, committee boat, pontoon or shoreline.

Simply expose the unit to the breeze and the anemometer measures the wind quickly and clearly, helping you assess conditions without guesswork.

Ideal for Sailing and Race Management

Accurate wind information is useful for every part of sailing. Dinghy sailors can check whether conditions are building or easing, race officers can monitor the breeze across the course, and coaches can make better decisions during training sessions.

The Windie 360 is suitable for:

• Dinghy sailors
• Yacht racers
• Race officers
• Sailing clubs
• Coaches and instructors
• Regatta teams
• Committee boats
• Safety boats
• Windsurfing, paddleboarding and general watersports
• Outdoor wind monitoring

Easy One-Handed Operation

The Windie 360 is designed to fit comfortably in the hand and can be operated one-handed. This is particularly useful afloat, where you may already be handling a tiller, mainsheet, radio, flags, notebook or other race-management equipment.

The simple layout makes it quick to use, while the compact body is easy to keep in a kit bag, buoyancy aid pocket, race box or club equipment locker.

Clear LCD Display

The Windie 360 features a clear 3-digit LCD display for fast wind readings. The display is designed to remain readable in bright outdoor conditions and can be read while wearing polarised sunglasses, making it practical for sailing and watersports use.

Multiple Display Modes

The Windie 360 can display wind readings in useful formats, including:

• Current wind speed
• Maximum wind speed
• Average wind speed

It also supports common wind-speed units, including:

• Knots / KTS
• Metres per second / M/S
• Kilometres per hour / KM/H
• Miles per hour / MPH

For sailors, the knots display is especially useful when assessing race conditions, class limits, training conditions or whether the breeze is above or below your comfort zone.

Key Features

• Handheld sailing anemometer / wind meter
• 360° wind measurement
• Measures wind flow from 0.7 to 30 m/s
• Sampling time: 1 reading per second
• 3-digit LCD display
• Display modes: KTS / MAX / AVG
• Supports KM/H, KTS, M/S and MPH
• One-handed operation
• Compact palm-sized design
• Clear display readable with polarised sunglasses
• Protective cage around the vane
• Durable design for marine and outdoor use
• Approx. 40 hours battery life
• Uses AAA batteries
• Protective fabric cover included
• Monopod stick holder included
• Suitable for professional and personal use

Practical for Club Racing

For sailing clubs and race officers, the Windie 360 is a very useful piece of kit. It helps with checking wind strength before launching, choosing whether to delay or abandon racing, setting suitable courses and monitoring changes throughout the day.

It is also useful for checking wind speed at the start line, on the committee boat or at different points around the course.

Useful for Dinghy Sailors

For dinghy sailors, the Windie 360 gives a quick and objective reading of the breeze. Instead of guessing whether it is 8 knots, 14 knots or 20 knots, you can check the conditions properly before rigging, launching or changing setup.

It is especially useful for sailors who want to understand wind strength better, record training conditions, compare sail settings or build confidence in stronger breeze.

Accessories Included

The Windie 360 includes practical accessories to keep it protected and easy to use:

• Protective fabric cover
• Monopod stick holder

The monopod holder is useful if you want to mount or hold the anemometer more steadily, particularly from a boat, committee vessel, pontoon or coaching position.

Battery and Power

The Windie 360 offers up to 40 hours of battery life and runs on standard AAA batteries. This makes it easy to maintain, with no complicated charging routine or specialist battery requirement.

Please note: AAA batteries may not be included.

Built for Marine Use

The Windie 360 is made for outdoor conditions, sailing environments and regular handling. The protective cage helps guard the vane against knocks, while the portable design makes it easy to carry, store and use whenever you need a quick wind reading.

Summary

The Windie 360 Handheld Anemometer is a compact, practical and easy-to-use sailing wind meter for sailors, race officers, coaches and clubs. With 360° wind measurement, one-handed operation, a clear LCD display, multiple wind units, average and maximum readings, 1-second sampling and up to 40 hours of battery life, it is a very useful tool for measuring the breeze accurately on and off the water.