Where Indoor Training
Becomes Real Competition
Connect up to 10 ergometers for real-time, head-to-head racing or club training.
Live leaderboard, animated lanes, results export — no timing hardware required.
Version 1.0.0 Works with the RACE Bluetooth console upgrade
About
What Is KayakPro Race?
Race is a race management or group training application that turns your KayakPro ergometer into a synchronized competition or group training system. Connect the machines, register and upload participants, launch a live race or group training session — with animated participants, name labels and a running leader or progress board.
MacOS
macOS Sonoma 14.x or later (Recommended)
Download for MacWindows
Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Download for WindowsWhat you need on the machine. Each ergometer racing needs the RACE Bluetooth console upgrade. Already have Bluetooth consoles? You're ready to race today.
Console Upgrade & Pricing →Built To Run, Not To Configure
Flexible Race Distances
Configure any distance to match your event or club training format — from sprint efforts to endurance challenges. Distance markers every 250m help athletes pace themselves.
Connection Status Dashboard
Visual indicators show each ergometer's state: Connected, Connecting, or Failed with a retry option. You know exactly when the race is ready to launch.
Five Competition Categories
Organise athletes into customizable entry 8 category divisions. Colour-coded labels keep category standings readable inside a mixed field.
Multi-Ergometer Racing, Live
Wireless Bluetooth
Ground-breaking Bluetooth connectivity — no wires, no cables, no venue Wi-Fi needed.
Multi-Ergometer Sync
Up to 10 machines synchronized start, so every lane starts simultaneously
Athlete Registration
Full profiles with name, weight, club and category. Save setups for recurring events.
Live Race Visualisation
Animated kayakers move in real time on actual ergometer data. Every position changes, stroke by stroke.
Dynamic Leaderboard
Live standings with distance covered and gap to leader, updating as the race unfolds.
Results Export
Full results exported and saved to PDF and Excel with the results also saved in the in-App library, with an optional print function.
Based Upon Ground Breaking, State Of The Art Bluetooth Connectivity - No More Wires And Cables.
Audience
Who’s It For?
Paddle Clubs & Gyms
Turn routine training into competitive events. Members stay motivated when every session can become a race.
Competition Organizers
Run professional indoor races with proper lane assignments, category management, and instant results. No additional timing hardware required.
Schools & Universities
Engage students with team events and inter-school competitions. Easy setup means more time racing, less time configuring.
Club Training
Group And Club Training
Clubs and training groups can use the KayakPro RACE format for group training. Connect all ergometers via Bluetooth in your club or training facility, and display on a large screen.
Set your total training distance — then within the RACE platform, paddle your desired distances for interval training, regroup for the next interval during rest, then start the next interval when all paddlers are ready.
The animated graphic display shows the precise position boat-to-boat and paddlers' names as the training session progresses. Just like on the water.
Event Planning
What Your Event Needs
Indoor kayak and dragon boat events, from a club evening to a national regatta.
Find your scale and check what you already have.
| Level 1 — Club | Level 2 — Regional | Level 3 — National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event size | Small, local club | Medium, 1-2 visiting clubs | Large, regional or national |
| Ergometers | 1-2 | 2-4 | 2-10 |
| Athletes | 2-15 | 10-30 | 20+ |
| Venue | Club room | Club room or gym | Large room or hall |
| Display | Bluetooth console | Bluetooth console | Bluetooth console |
| Computer | Yes — 1 | Yes — 1 | Yes — 2 preferred |
| Projector | Not needed | Useful, or HDMI to monitor race display | Yes + HDMI to monitor race display |
| KayakPro Race app | Yes — free | Yes — free | Yes — free |
| Results | On screen + export + in app autosave | On screen + export + in app autosave | On screen + export + in app autosave |
| Staff | 1 | 1-2 | 2-20 |
| PA system | Not needed | Not needed | Yes, for larger events |
| Event length | 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 4-10 hours |
| Print results | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weighing scales | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Quick Start Guide
Six Steps To Set Up
Each step is shown with the live, real-time in-app screen, and the copy below.
Prepare Devices & System
Requirements: one mission-control computer. Use Windows 10/11 64-bit on a recent PC, or Apple Silicon on current macOS.
The equipment list is as follows:
- 1KayakPro upgrade Bluetooth console — each ergometer, Bluetooth enabled.
- 2KayakPro ergometer calibrated for each participating athlete.
- 3Large display, projector, or monitor if you want the room to follow the session live.
FAQ
Yes, clubs and training groups can use the KayakPro RACE format for group training. Connect all Ergometers via Bluetooth in your club, or training facility - display on a large screen.
Set your total training distance – then within the RACE platform – paddle your desired distances for interval training – regroup for next interval during rest – then start the next interval when all paddlers are ready.
The animated graphic display shows the precise position boat-to-boat as the training session progresses. Just like on the water!.
Ready To Race Your Training Facility?
KayakPro Race turns the ergometers you already own into a full indoor racing system. The software is free — start with the machines on your floor today.
