Pursuit Timer
Dinghy sailing race timer
£2.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Multi-start pursuit race timer for sailing dinghies.
For race management; set it going and toot the horn when the app pings!
Dinghy pursuit races are run in reverse, each class starts according to PYS handicap.
Aim: overtake the boat furthest ahead to win. This is simple for racers, complex for duty teams.
Pursuit Timer simplifies the pursuit start.
Just select the classes and duration.
Start the timer and follow the prompts.
Preview start times and export to CSV or share with competitors.
Multi-start pursuit race timer for sailing dinghies.
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Custom Club Selection
- Added custom PYS (Portsmouth Yardstick) club selection
- If your club is not listed but you have custom PYS values, you can now request them by email.
Start Sequence Toggle
- New toggle to enable/disable warning, preparatory, and one-minute signals
- Located in "Edit Race" view under a dedicated "Start Sequence" section
UI Improvements
- Navigation title changed from "Select Classes" to "Edit Race"
- Sort button moved to section header for better discoverability
- Refined timer controls and launch UI
- New app icon
- Cleaner class preview styling
Bug Fixes
- Fixed timing to use class zero pursuit offsets correctly
- Fixed start time export
- Fixed selection logic to properly select first enabled item
The developer, James Cowlishaw, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- James Cowlishaw
- Size
- 4.7 MB
- Category
- Sports
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 4 more
- English, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 James Cowlishaw

