Position Report Legend

The following abbreviations are used in the daily standings reports:

There are many methods to calculate an ETA. It doesn't matter how you do it there is always the chance for error in this type of prediction.

One method we use in Hawaii is to base the ETA on the average speed for the previous three full twenty-four hour periods. This works *provided* that the speeds are similar and the sailing conditions do not change. We've had good success with this approach when the yachts are within 500 nautical miles of the finish line (approximately two to four days out).

Remember, all methods are prone to errors. The best source of reasonably accurate ETA data comes from the yachts themselves. As they approach the Diamond Head finish line each yacht is required to check in and provide the Honolulu Committee with an ETA. These reports come at distances of 100 nautical miles (seven to twelve hours) 25 nautical miles (one and a helf to three hours) and the Makapuu report (approximately seven nautical miles or thirty to sixty minutes). We will provide a page listing these reports that will be available soon (probably Sunday morning when the first reports are expected).