Windsurfing race watch

drysuit2 · Joined: 01 Apr 1997 Posts: 119

I tried the search feature, but failed.
So where do I find one of those over-sized race watches for windsurfing?
You usually see them on the upper arm of slalom racers. I don't need GPS.
A regular waterproof sailing watch would be useless for me, because as soon as I put in my contact lenses to surf or windsurf I am totally farsighted.

Thanks in advance

techno900 · Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4164

google "optimum watch"

drysuit2 · Joined: 01 Apr 1997 Posts: 119

coachg · Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3551

You can also go to the Sailworks website & get one.

https://www.sailworks.com/the-gear/accessories-apparel/racewatch.html

Coachg

django · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 2

Ronstan Clear Start timer has been the preferred racer's watch for over 20 years. This is the watch that you will see on every arm at any regatta.

https://www.ronstan.com/marine/clearstart.asp

dvCali · Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 1314

d0uglass · Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:05 pm Post subject:

LOL, when I read the post header I thought you were asking about where you could go to watch a windsurfing race. Not that you asked, but the windsurfing.tv youtube channel has had some good race coverage with cool drone shots and funny commentary from British Ben Profitt. I was transfixed for two days last summer by their coverage of the Engadin Wind windfoil racing festival at a mountain lake in Switzerland.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f6A_-YpOI69mL7-fs4DhQ