Yes.  Just email jon@sailwave.com for the folder name you would like.  Use the folder name then when publishing.   Continue reading Can I have my own sub-folder in the Sailwave results folder? →

No.  From Sailwave version 2.4.1 onwards, the installation process deletes all files in the selected installation folder.

Last edit 28th February 2018 by Jon

Sailwave is designed with UK English character strings. However, it facilitates the translation of these strings into other languages (or English variants) at run time by the use of locales. Continue reading How do I create and use locales? →

Last updated 28/02/2025 by Jon

In the Edit+Competitor window, the user can select from a list of classes. The content of that list is derived from rating files, as well as the classes already defined within the series. It’s worth taking some time to set up rating files so that classes can be selected from this list rather than being entered by hand. Another advantage is that when a class is selected in this way the rating field is also automatically populated. Continue reading How do I create and use rating files? →

Last edited 9th November 2020 by Jon

Available from the File menu, File+ImportRaceResults is usually used when race data has been captured with a timing device and you need to import elapsed times, positions, codes, laps and start/finish times. Continue reading How do I import a list of race results? →

Last edited 18th January 2019 by Jon

Available from the File menu, File+ImportCompetitorList allows you to import a competitor list into Sailwave from a CSV file. It has options to remove existing competitors prior to the import. Continue reading How do I import a competitor list? →

Last edited 1st June 2018 by Jon

Available from the File menu, File+ImportSeriesSummary operates like the import competitor list facility, while also allowing you to import the series race results as positions, codes or elapsed times from a CSV file. This can be useful to get a whole series into Sailwave after copying from a web page or spreadsheet. Continue reading How do I import a series summary? →

Updated 06-11-2018 by Jon

This plugin allows you to send handicap race data back to the RYA.   From March 2015 the method of sending has changed and you need to use Sailwave Version 2.18.5 or later

Continue reading How do I send handicap results to the RYA? →