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Nautalytics: Easy to see magnetic compass

Digital magnetic sailing compass. Easy to see with or without sunglasses. Laser Class Legal.

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Nautalytics: Easy to see magnetic compass

Nautalytics: Easy to see magnetic compass

Nautalytics: Easy to see magnetic compass

Nautalytics: Easy to see magnetic compass

Nautalytics: Easy to see magnetic compass

Digital magnetic sailing compass. Easy to see with or without sunglasses. Laser Class Legal.

Digital magnetic sailing compass. Easy to see with or without sunglasses. Laser Class Legal.

Digital magnetic sailing compass. Easy to see with or without sunglasses. Laser Class Legal.

Digital magnetic sailing compass. Easy to see with or without sunglasses. Laser Class Legal.

Quinn Schwenker
Quinn Schwenker
Quinn Schwenker
Quinn Schwenker
1 Campaign |
Warminster, United States
$12,393 USD 37 backers
24% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
The Nautalytics SIMPLE Compass was designed to replace high-end globe compasses, and features a large 1.4" high LCD display made for use with polarized sunglasses. Features include: - Advanced Optics - no glare, no rainbows - Big numbers - visible in all weather - Start Timer - Back light for night sailing - Solar powered - 96 hours on a single charge - Lightweight - only 8.6 ounces - Laser Class Legal, Thistle Class Legal version available

Nautalytics was born out of the desire of two racing sailors looking for a reliable and simple-to-use digital magnetic compass.  Founders, Quinn Schwenker and Justin Coplan, are accomplished sailors which means their ability to craft and supply a solution that works for sailors, our customers, and friends, is as good as it gets.

  • Quinn is the trimmer for the J-24, Nautalytics, 2018 North American Champion, 2018 - 2017 Kiel Week Champion, 2013 US National Champion, and has nine top ten finishes at  J-24 World Championships.
  • Justin is a  silver medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games and  at the 2013 Lightning World Championships.  He is also the tactician for  the J-24, Nautalytics, 2018 North American Champion, 2018  Kiel Week Champion, and has many top ten finishes at  J-24 World Championships.

 

J-24 team Nautalytics:  Quinn, Justin, Marianne, Mike and Max at 2018 Kiel Week

We are racing sailors that wanted a dependable digital magnetic compass with big numbers that are easy to see, for a good price, and that is class legal.

We couldn't find one on the market that met our needs, so we made one.

(photos taken through polarized lenses)

We have all experienced it: a beautiful sailing day in the morning, and a storm front comes through the racecourse in the afternoon. We wanted a compass that we could see in all conditions with your polarized sunglasses on or off. 

We developed our compass with an easy to see LCD display with large 1.4” high numbers that are visible in ALL weather conditions. Our compass has three primary features:

  • Filters to allow use of polarized sunglasses with minimal black out zones
  • A faceplate that doesn't create rainbows with polarized sunglasses
  • Anti-glare coating
  • Large numbers

 

  • Count down timer for starts. Hit the GUN button to start the countdown, hit it again to synchronize down to the next whole minute. Set the timer between one- and nine-minutes. After the timer has counted down the compass is displayed.

  • Back light for night sailing.

  • Brackets for a mast or deck. Every compass gets your choice of an anodized aluminum bracket with a means of attachment. Universal mast attachment includes a 2” wide hook and loop strap and a mast slug that fits inside your mast bolt rope track. Deck bracket includes 3M Dual Lock™.

 

  • Nautalytics SIMPLE Compass
  • Universal mast bracket or deck bracket and everything you need to attach it to your boat
  • Soft case
  • Back plate

Compass with Deck Bracket

Compass with Mast Bracket

See wind shifts: While racing sailboats, we use the compass to detect headers and lifts when sailing upwind. The ability to see the wind shift allows the crew to take advantage of the change in wind direction and sail less distance. Using a compass for racing is a fundamental skill for competitive sailing.

Navigation: Our compass can be used for navigation by anyone. Because it is a magnetic compass, it is affected by ferrous metals and is not ideal for all locations. This compass was not designed to be a primary navigation device nor to be used in aviation.

During our Indiegogo Campaign, we are offering a compass and bracket for as low as $230 USD,  With all the features and attention to detail we provide, this is an amazing value. We offer up to 39% off our normal pricing, making this opportunity priced at 50% below of our competitor's pricing.

We launched our prototype in 2016 and our first-generation compass sold out, validating that our solution has merit and appeal in the sailing community. 

Fast-forward a couple of years, and our startup has achieved good traction among sailors who, like us, were not happy with the compasses available on the market and have embraced our solution.

Racing teams have been using and winning with our magnetic compass. They provided valuable feedback which we have incorporated into the design of the this new and improved Nautalytics SIMPLE Compass.

We invite you to be part of the next chapter of Nautalytics!

 

 

Our goal is to raise $50,000 through sales of the Nautalytics SIMPLE Compass.  Our first two production runs totaling over 400 units sold out,  We are undertaking this Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to ramp up production and manufacture the Nautalytics SIMPLE compass at an economy of scale that allows us to pass significant savings on to other sailors. We are raising money to create the next generation of electronics. We are raising money to help teach how to use a compass through digital media.

We have stock on hand, ready to ship!  Depending on how soon you place your order, you can be sailing with your SIMPLE compass within a week.  All sales will be fulfilled in the order they are received.  So order early to get the most savings and the quickest shipping!

 

 

Olympic Coaching for your Fleet:

  • Your fleet gets a weekend of Olympic Coaching.
  • We will supply the right Olympic coach for your fleet to cover topics from the basics to the highest level of sail boat racing and Nautalytics will be there to help facilitate the weekend.
  • Your fleet will also receive ten (10) Nautalytics SIMPLE compasses and brackets.  If you need more than 10, let us know and we will craft a package to meet your specific needs.
  • Your fleet and Nautalytics will donate ten (10) Nautalytics compasses to the US Sailing Olympic Development team to support our junior sailors.
  • Not a fleet in the USA? Please contact us and we will develop a similar package to benefit you and your national sailing program.

 

We are lifelong sailors passionate about our sport. We are also entrepreneurs that developed a product to help our sport, especially the classic boats most of us sail. A successful Indiegogo campaign will enable us to ramp up production to get to an economy of scale that will allow us lower pricing, to continue to improve our product, and to do our part to help improve the sport of sailing around the world.

If you can't or choose not to support us financially, you can  help us in one of the following ways:

If you've made it all the way to the bottom of this page, then you're awesome! Thank you so much!

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$265 USD $380 USD (30% off)
24 HOUR FLASH SALE We are offering a deep discount of 30% off retail for the Nautalytics SIMPLE compass and a bracket of your choice: a Universal Mounting Bracket or a Laser Mounting Bracket. Bonus T-Shirt.
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$299 USD $380 USD (21% off)
We are motivated to get our cutting-edge compass into as many boats as possible so we are offering a big discount of retail pricing just for YOU...and 149 other people. ;-) At this price, the bracket of your choice is more than free PLUS you'll have a little extra pocket change for a hot dog and a drink next time you're on the docks.
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Sailing Club Special!

Sailing Club Special!

$1,200 USD $1,900 USD (36% off)
Perfect for Sailing Clubs! Purchase 4 Nautalytics SIMPLE compasses and your choice of mounting brackets and receive 1 compass and bracket of your choice for FREE! Purchase 8 SIMPLE compasses and receive 2 FREE!
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Sailing Club Special x 2

$2,400 USD $3,800 USD (36% off)
Perfect for Sailing Clubs! Purchase 8 Nautalytics SIMPLE compasses and your choice of mounting brackets and receive 2 compass and bracket of your choice for FREE!
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Olympic Coaching Session

Olympic Coaching Session

$10,000 USD
This is an EXCLUSIVE opportunity. A weekend on the water with an Olympic coach, 10 Nautalytics SIMPLE digital compasses for you and friends AND we will donate 10 compasses to the US Sailing Development Program. Not in the US? Contact us and we will customize a program for your fleet and your country.
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