Adding and Managing Boats

To prepare for a tracking session, you’ll first need to register the boats that will be participating. This is done from the Fleet section of the eStela website.

Registering Boats

To add a new boat:

1. Go to the Fleet section in your dashboard.

2. Click + New boat.

3. Enter the boat name (this is required).

4. Optionally, you can add: • Model (e.g., J/70, Laser) • Sail number

Although the model and sail number aren’t visible to spectators, they help prevent duplicate entries and keep your fleet organized.

Once registered, each boat is assigned a unique access key. This key is what sailors use to log into the eStela Mobile App and begin tracking as that specific boat.

Access Keys and App Setup

The access key links the sailor’s device to the correct boat during a race. If you’re managing a large event, you can download and print out individual instructions for each boat (more below), which include the access key and app download links.

Managing Boats

From the Fleet view, you can:

• Enable or disable boats. Disabling a boat prevents its position data from appearing in the tracking session. This is useful if a boat is disqualified or not authorized to participate.

• Group boats by class. Use the Class field to organize boats into fleets (e.g., ILCA 6, ILCA 7, ORC). You can later filter tracking sessions by class.

• Assign symbols and colors. You can customize how each boat appears on the map by choosing:

  • A symbol (monohull, catamaran, trimaran, kite, etc.)

  • A color, to help distinguish between boats during the race

These visual settings affect how boats are displayed in real-time tracking and replays.

Bulk Importing Boats

If you’re managing a large fleet, you don’t need to add boats one by one. Use the Bulk import feature:

1. Download the CSV template provided on the platform.

2. Fill in the boat data.

3. Reupload the completed CSV to register all boats at once.

This is especially helpful for multi-class regattas or championships with many entries.

Printing Boat Instructions

For each registered boat, you can generate a Manual Guide containing:

• The boat’s name

• The unique access key

• A link to download the mobile app

To do this, click Print instructions. These guides are useful to hand out to sailors during check-in or registration.