Do not use tabs or commas as field delimiters. Do not insert blank lines. The data is in fixed format, and data must appear in exactly the columns specified to be read correctly. Do not use tabs or commas anywhere in the data area of the file. Do not insert any blank lines.
All text is case insensitive.
Throughout the program, upper and lower case can be used interchangeably. Do not type decimal minutes. Only whole minutes of latitude or longitude will be read. The program also adds tables listing ETAs, corrected times, class and fleet standings, and other information. A roll call file can be used in place of the original boat data file to enter new roll call data and compute new standings and results.