Competitors are encouraged, as far as possible, to download the GPS track for the event from the Competitor Hub and load it on to their GPS units themselves.

We are aware that there are certain older GPS models where it is not possible to preload your GPS track yourself, if you have one of these units and have in the past needed assistance loading the track please see Rudi during the time set aside in the morning so that he can assist you to load the track.

You will need the following to load your GPS:

-                  Internet connection

-                  SD / Micro SD card to install data

STEPS

1      MARINE (5xx, 6xx) users

a             Insert your Micro SD / SD Card into your card reader on your PC/Laptop

b             GPSMAP276cx, NUVI users – PLUG IN YOUR GPS TO YOUR LAPTOP WITH A USB CABLE

c             Wait until it opens a window showing the contents of the card/GPS - Note the DRIVE LETTER

d             Click on the link below to open the Competitor Hub and then select the icon marked GPS Track: https://www.tiorcsa.info/2023-competitor-hub

e             You will see two folders – select the one that matches your GPS unit (Tap on the folder name)

• 276cx NUVI Etc

• Marine Units (5xx, 6xx)

2   This will open a new folder with a file called (NR – 1 – EVENT NAME 300)

a             276CX, NUVI   NR – 1 – EVENT NAME 300 - Competitor GPS Load.exe

b             MARINE   NR – 1 – EVENT NAME 300 - Competitor GPS Load.zip

3   Download your file by ticking the box to the left of the file, then click on the download ICON

4   Once downloaded:

       Windows users do Step 6, then go to Step 8,

       Apple users skip to Step 7

5   The file downloaded is a ZIP file. UNZIP/Extract/Unpack this to the ROOT of your SD Card/GPS. It will create a set of folders and files required to operate your GPS

6   For those with GPS units which normally accept the map without any trouble – simply insert the SD Card into your GPS – TURN OFF ALL MAPS/CHARTS EXCEPT the Race Map

       If you loaded it directly to your GPS, you are DONE

7.  For those who have required a GPX or ADM file,

a)   power up your GPS

b)  once fully powered up and on the main screen

c)   insert the SD card

d)  You should now be given an option to “Manage User Data” (differs from unit to unit)

e)  Select “Replace from Card”

f)   Once completed, the track should be loaded for you

g)  Please note: You cannot see the track until you are at the race venue

h)  If at the event, and nothing showing up (make sure you have good GPS lock)

A.  Repeat from beginning of Step 5

B.  You may need to select file type = ADM or GPX (depends what works best for your unit)

C.  Then you will need to select

i.    For ADM files – EVENT NAME.ADM

ii.   For GPX files – EVENT NAME.GPX

D.  Please note: the warning about “Map cannot be authenticated” – ignore it and continue with the steps above.

Should you encounter any difficulties in loading your GPS Rudi will be available at the times stipulated in the Programme of Events to assist on race morning.