About

SO, WHAT DOES RACESAFE H2O DO?

The main safety function of the system is to automatically generate hazard warnings in the event of an accident. This signal is transmitted immediately to following competitors’ vehicles and race controllers. Each in-vessel unit indicates a competing vehicle’s speed, severity of accident and location in reference to the designated course.

The RaceSafe H2O unit is installed in each competitive vehicle, and will transmit both automatic and manual warnings to fellow competitors in the case of an incident such as a broken-down boat ahead on the river. This data will also be sent in real time to the headquarters of the event, so that officials, paramedics and other competitors can instantly act against any hazard & SOS situation, significantly reducing reaction times to such events which in course significantly reduces the risk of injury or death.

HOW DOES IT WORK? – ALL THE BASICS

The units are built with accelerometers, radio transceiver, GPS, GSM and satellite communications capabilities. The RaceSafe H2O device uses all of this latest technology to automatically transmit warnings and boat status data from unit to unit and to Race Control as quickly and efficiently as possible.

All data is transmitted via GSM or satellite to a web server, where it is visible to Race Control officials and the public in an intuitive, easy to use graphical interface. This provides race control with up-to-date knowledge of all their event boats and competitors, stage statuses, split times and stage times. Warning is also sent to any approaching boats to prevent any incidents from escalating while other vehicles are still racing.

FEATURES

INSTANT HAZARD / SOS MESSAGES – ACT FAST!

The RaceSafe H2O’s primary objective is to send (manual or automated) hazard or SOS messages. The unit will send the message to nearby competitors and event headquarters in real time. This means we can act instantly to any incident, thus reducing lead times reacting to such incidents.

CHANGEABLE STATUS

The driver or spotter is able to upgrade or downgrade the warning that their vessel transmits when the system identifies an extraordinary event. The operator can change at any time whether they are “OK” “HAZARD” or “SOS”

TIMING

Want to know your leg time? No problem, the RaceSafe H2O unit also does timing down to the thousandth of a second, no need for any paperwork, the RaceSafe H2O unit talks wirelessly to a computer tablet out in the leg that will issue start times, which means no paperwork and less requirement for officials at events.

MOBILE PHONE APP

Want to follow the event on your mobile phone? Receive real time tracking including speed, split times, overall times and much more. Team members can track the vessel even if they have stopped in the stage so they know exactly where to find the crashed or broken down vessel even if the crew has no phone reception!

Spectators

THE RACESAFE H2O APP…… BRINGING THE EVENT TO YOUR PHONE

RaceSafe H2O is not only a feature used by competitors and officials, but by spectators also. RaceSafe H2O offers both Web and Mobile applications for event spectators anywhere in the world.

RaceSafe H2O utilises its revolutionary communication capabilities to transfer data not only to race control but to the device within your hand. The apps display various details about each competitor, such as the location, speed, direction, stage and split times and publishes it via a clean interactive interface. This allows any fan, follower or spectator get real time information about the event from the couch at home or even at the banks of the river!

RaceSafe H2O Apps

Check out upcoming events on the official RallySafe Mobile and Web Apps here:

Mobile App Features

Event Store

Select any live or upcoming event from the event store, view any free or paid events for a period of time

Event Overview

Event details, including start and finish and an event description.

Safety Information

We are all about safety so we have included a spectator safety briefing.

Map View

Watch, follow or select a vehicle/stage to keep an eye on your favourite action.

Stage Times

Compare and analyse times from each competitive leg and class or watch live times stream to you phone.

Split Times

Watch live split times and compare the progress of your favourite competitor to their competition or view each individual class.

FAQ

Competitors

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR RACESAFE H2O?

The primary purpose of the RaceSafe H2O system for competitors is to warn the driver of upcoming hazards on the course so that they can take proactive action in preventing a secondary collision and also to automatically send messages back to race control and surrounding boats when a boat is in a dangerous position or has been involved in an accident. For more information about the system or how to use it, select either training and manuals or FAQ.

WHAT INFORMATON WILL THE RACESAFE H2O UNIT DISPLAY?

The RaceSafe H2O supplies the on-board crew with a range of information & data, to the boats current and travelled data on course and proximity to stopped competition boats. The high intensity unit display will provide on-board crew with automated tripmeters, speedometer, current time, liaison & stage time, liaison & stage average speed, stage name and boat number and safety information such as proximity to stopped and passing boats.

WHAT DO I NEED TO RUN A RACESAFE H2O UNIT IN MY BOAT?

There are two components needed to run the RaceSafe H2O system in your boat. The first is the RaceSafe H2O unit itself; this will be installed by yourself (after unit hand out) or RaceSafe H2O staff, either at scrutineering or at another convenient time before the event starts.

The second is a RaceSafe H2O fitting kit. The kit includes antennas, mounting hardware and power supply leads. In order to run RaceSafe H2O in an event (and consequently, to pass scrutineering), this will need to be installed correctly prior to the event.

For more information on installing a fitting kit select the training & manuals section.

To purchase a fitting kit select the “Purchase fitting kit” button on the website.

RESOURCES

FAQ

Mobile & Web Apps
Training & Manuals

Organisers

HOW CAN RACESAFE H2O HELP MY EVENT?

The primary purpose of the RaceSafe H2O system for Organisers/Clerk of Course’s is to warn race control of any stopped boats on the course so that they can take proactive action with responding or rendering assistance to the incident. RaceSafe H2O also transmits vital safety information in regards to the crashed boat, helping race controllers decipher the severity of the incident and the incident type which will result in efficient use of resources and a significantly shortened lead time in reaction to incidents.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

RaceSafe H2O is a complete Safety, tracking and timing rally platform, with many components making it a world leader in rally management systems. RaceSafe H2O consists of two major components, the in boat unit and the web application.

These components help RaceSafe H2O focus on its two main goals, improving safety and reducing cost. These goals have helped RaceSafe H2O design a system that can turn crash notifications into real time safety information and decrease the number of volunteers or officials required to run an event.

Not only does RaceSafe H2O provide information about stopped boats but also any abnormal activity that race control may need to know about, such as speeding boats, passing boats, slow moving boats and boat direction. To back this all up an internal log is stored with in each unit, this data can assist in timing enquiries, protests and most important accident investigation.

Resources

Training & Manuals

FAQ

Benefits

Reduced secondary collisions

RaceSafe H2o’s revolutionary boat to boat proximity warning software helps prevent secondary collisions by warning boats of slow or stopped boats ahead, also notifying the boat of what category the unit is transmitting, whether that be OK, HAZARD or SOS.

Improved Incident response times

With instant notification of an incident and its severity, response times can greatly be reduced by instant conformation of the type of assistance needed and the location in which the assistance is required, thus eliminating time delays in acting and assisting those in need of help.

Simplified Event Management

RaceSafe H2o takes rally management to a new level with all boat information at your fingertips, from tracking boats to managing time schedule’s to reviewing speeding data. Notifying you of any abnormal activity, RaceSafe H2o’s race control application has been developed to make managing and running an event as easy as possible.

Improved timing

RaceSafe H2o provides a full timing solution for boat events. Timing enquiries can be greatly reduced due to increased data in relation to start and finish times and improved accuracy whilst decreasing timing processes. RaceSafe H2o’s GPS timing capabilities allow the system to detect jump starts or any abnormal behaviour throughout the competition leg, making it a leader in motorsport timing solutions.

Reduced officials required

Many events require large amounts of officials and volunteers. These resources are limited and becoming harder to find so RaceSafe H2o has developed a system to reduce the number of officials required whilst also making their job easier and more joyful. This is done by reducing the safety communications (check points) and by replacing manual processes with electronic automation.

Testimonials

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We believe RallySafe is a must for championships to move forward in all aspects in safety.

Rhianon GelsominoProfessional Co-Driver
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Our competitors are now familiar with the system, recognise its abilities and ‘will not race without it’.

Kristie MiddletonCEO, Ski Racing Australia

Officials

RACESAFE H2O NOT ONLY HELPS EVENTS & COMPETITIORS

Along with the extensive safety capabilities, RaceSafe can also be used as the primary timing system for the event. RaceSafe will be setup at start and finish points of each leg, simplifying the old timing and seeding system, and also making the start procedures a easier task for observers and officials.

START OF LEG

The main purpose at the start line for RaceSafe is the issuing of start times to each individual vehicle. The start times are issued by RaceSafe staff to each competing boat, as specified in the starting order. This information is then displayed on the RaceSafe unit positioned within the boat. The RaceSafe unit will start to count down (Displayed on the unit) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO! And the competitor will leave the start line. The RaceSafe unit will know when it is supposed to start the stage so it will instantaneously detect jump starts if the boat crosses the start line early!

END OF LEG

The main purpose at the end of a leg for RaceSafe is the collection of start and finish times wirelessly from the boats as they cross the finish line (they are also instantaneously sent through to race control.)

FURTHER READING

For more information about this function or how to use it, select either training and manuals or FAQ.

Training & Manuals