Using electronics to better the sport of Dragon Boating As presented by Katie Godfrey of Nielsen Kellerman

Agenda Who am I Who am I What is NK What is NK Electronics in the Boat Electronics in the Boat Electronics for the Coach Electronics for the Coach Electronics for Festivals Electronics for Festivals Using Electronics to raise additional money at a festival Using Electronics to raise additional money at a festival

Who am I Katie Godfrey - Sales and Marketing Manager of Nielsen Kellerman – with company for 10 years Katie Godfrey - Sales and Marketing Manager of Nielsen Kellerman – with company for 10 years Starting as a Coxswain at Temple in 1995, have been coxing and coaching rowing ever since Starting as a Coxswain at Temple in 1995, have been coxing and coaching rowing ever since Drummer of Premier Open and Premier Mixed USA Dragon Boat team in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 World Championships Drummer of Premier Open and Premier Mixed USA Dragon Boat team in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 World Championships Won 1 Gold in China (2004), 1 Silver and 3 Bronze in Berlin (2005), 4 Gold and 1 Silver in Sydney (2007), 1 Gold and 1 Silver in Prague (2009) Won 1 Gold in China (2004), 1 Silver and 3 Bronze in Berlin (2005), 4 Gold and 1 Silver in Sydney (2007), 1 Gold and 1 Silver in Prague (2009) Set two World Records in the Premier Open and Premier Mixed 500 race in Sydney Records both still hold. Set two World Records in the Premier Open and Premier Mixed 500 race in Sydney Records both still hold.

What is NK? Nielsen Kellerman started by two men making CoxBox units in a basement. 30 years later NK is proud to have grown into a large company employing over 60 people with all manufacturing handled here in the United States. NK has three product lines – our flagship line of rowing and paddle sports electronics, the wind and weather line and a line for soaring. Nielsen Kellerman started by two men making CoxBox units in a basement. 30 years later NK is proud to have grown into a large company employing over 60 people with all manufacturing handled here in the United States. NK has three product lines – our flagship line of rowing and paddle sports electronics, the wind and weather line and a line for soaring.

Using Electronics in the Boat CoxVox with Speakers – look for upcoming CoxVox Mini CoxVox with Speakers – look for upcoming CoxVox Mini Interval Watch Interval Watch StrokeCoach Surge StrokeCoach Surge SpeedCoach SpeedCoach

CoxVox With Speakers The CoxVox is a voice amplifier with microphone. The CoxVox is a voice amplifier with microphone. The whole system is plugged into a wiring harness with speakers. I The whole system is plugged into a wiring harness with speakers. I It can be used by either the Drummer or the Steersman depending on your needs. It can be used by either the Drummer or the Steersman depending on your needs. Special Dragon Boat specific harnesses are available so different crews can plug into either the Drummer side or the Steersman side. Special Dragon Boat specific harnesses are available so different crews can plug into either the Drummer side or the Steersman side.

CoxVox Mini – coming Spring of 2010 The CoxVox Mini is much smaller than the original CoxVox but just as durable, loud and waterproof. The CoxVox Mini is much smaller than the original CoxVox but just as durable, loud and waterproof. It is easily to carry and does not need any additional straps or carry bags to use during races or practices. It is easily to carry and does not need any additional straps or carry bags to use during races or practices.

Interval Watch The Interval Watch can be used by the drummer (or very talented steersman) to both time pieces and provide stroke rate to the crew. The Interval Watch can be used by the drummer (or very talented steersman) to both time pieces and provide stroke rate to the crew. For stroke rate, the drummer must manually press the stroke button at each catch to give accurate ratings. For stroke rate, the drummer must manually press the stroke button at each catch to give accurate ratings. This can be changed to every stroke, every other stroke, or, ideal for our sport, every third stroke. This can be changed to every stroke, every other stroke, or, ideal for our sport, every third stroke.

StrokeCoach with Surge Rate The newest version of our long standing stroke meter will now provide stroke rating with no wiring. The newest version of our long standing stroke meter will now provide stroke rating with no wiring. It can be placed at any place in the boat and at any angle and it will provide accurate and easy to read ratings. It can be placed at any place in the boat and at any angle and it will provide accurate and easy to read ratings. It can be directed at either the crew or the drummer – or get more than one so that both the stroke pair and the drummer can see them. It can be directed at either the crew or the drummer – or get more than one so that both the stroke pair and the drummer can see them. With readings up to 199 strokes per minute, even the Philippines 200 Meter World Record holders will get an accurate reading. With readings up to 199 strokes per minute, even the Philippines 200 Meter World Record holders will get an accurate reading.

SpeedCoach The SpeedCoach will provide speed through the water – in the same format you are used to seeing on the erg. This is very helpful in the dragon boat to determine the most effective starts and sprints. The SpeedCoach will provide speed through the water – in the same format you are used to seeing on the erg. This is very helpful in the dragon boat to determine the most effective starts and sprints. There are three different versions of the SpeedCoach – check the catalog or website to find the version that best matches your crews needs. There are three different versions of the SpeedCoach – check the catalog or website to find the version that best matches your crews needs. With the SpeedCoach, there is wiring involved – an impeller must be mounted below water lever. This is easily solved by pulling only the bow of the boat on the dock but you will need a strong enough crew to lift! With the SpeedCoach, there is wiring involved – an impeller must be mounted below water lever. This is easily solved by pulling only the bow of the boat on the dock but you will need a strong enough crew to lift!

Electronics for the Coach Coaches Speaker Coaches Speaker Interval Watch Interval Watch Upcoming Megaphone Upcoming Megaphone

Coaches Speaker The Coaches Speaker is a fully waterproof, loud, ruggedized speaker that can be mounted directly on the coaches launch. It can be pivoted in any direction to address any boat and any paddler. The Coaches Speaker is a fully waterproof, loud, ruggedized speaker that can be mounted directly on the coaches launch. It can be pivoted in any direction to address any boat and any paddler. A CoxVox plugs into the Coaches Speaker and the headset microphone allows coaches to stay hands-free – allowing them to steer the launch, check ratings and even throw their hands up in the air. A CoxVox plugs into the Coaches Speaker and the headset microphone allows coaches to stay hands-free – allowing them to steer the launch, check ratings and even throw their hands up in the air.

Interval Watch The same watch as discussed for the drummer or steersman is ideal for the coach. It allows them to both time pieces and provide stroke rate to the crew. The same watch as discussed for the drummer or steersman is ideal for the coach. It allows them to both time pieces and provide stroke rate to the crew. The Interval is also handy for time trials – it holds 2000 sets of data so coaches can refer back to a previous piece. The Interval is also handy for time trials – it holds 2000 sets of data so coaches can refer back to a previous piece. There is also an interface capability, allowing users to pull all of their watches information on to a computer. This allows coaches to document time trials and pieces throughout the season. There is also an interface capability, allowing users to pull all of their watches information on to a computer. This allows coaches to document time trials and pieces throughout the season.

Upcoming Megaphone – scheduled for release in Spring 2010 The new megaphone is ruggedized and waterproof with a rechargeable, replaceable battery. The new megaphone is ruggedized and waterproof with a rechargeable, replaceable battery. Available accessories will include a hands- free microphone and a mount to place it on the launch. Available accessories will include a hands- free microphone and a mount to place it on the launch. Extra batteries and charging stations will also be available. Extra batteries and charging stations will also be available.

Electronics for Festivals Coaches Speaker Coaches Speaker New Megaphone New Megaphone Interval Watch Interval Watch Kestrel Pocket Weather Meter Kestrel Pocket Weather Meter

Coaches Speaker Use at the starting line for clear and easy to hear adjustments for alignment as well as easy to hear starts Use at the starting line for clear and easy to hear adjustments for alignment as well as easy to hear starts Use in the chase boats for easy to hear instructions Use in the chase boats for easy to hear instructions Use at the marshalling area Use at the marshalling area

Megaphone Will replace need for Coaches Speaker in almost all applications Will replace need for Coaches Speaker in almost all applications Each festival should buy additional batteries and charging stations to make sure all Megaphones last the entire festival Each festival should buy additional batteries and charging stations to make sure all Megaphones last the entire festival

Interval Watch It is a quick, simple, low-cost and waterproof way to handle race times. It is a quick, simple, low-cost and waterproof way to handle race times. With the interface capability organizers can quickly post times from races. With the interface capability organizers can quickly post times from races. Contact NK for a quick tutorial on how to run a regatta or festival with your Interval Watch. topic.php?f=18&t=19 Contact NK for a quick tutorial on how to run a regatta or festival with your Interval Watch. topic.php?f=18&t=19

Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters Small waterproof handheld weather meters. Small waterproof handheld weather meters. Allows festival organizers to measure temperature, heat index, wind speed, wind chill and water temperature. Allows festival organizers to measure temperature, heat index, wind speed, wind chill and water temperature. Make safety calls based on an onsite weather reading rather than relying on weathermen miles away. Make safety calls based on an onsite weather reading rather than relying on weathermen miles away.

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