New Technology Makes the Race
by Race Committee, July 15th, 2018
While the Lucky Turtle has been the social media darling of this race, there are 2 pieces of technology that have added new dimensions to race followers. The fact that a drone can take and transmit photos 1000 miles from shore is amazing. Similarly amazing are the improvements in satellite tracking which allows the whole Finish Line process to be automated.
The photography provided by Kraken's drone has simply been spectacular. So vivid and real were the images, particularly as Alex Malacek, the operator got more and more comfortable with handling it.
YB Tracking solutions have been used by Vic-Maui since 2012. Deployed by Vic-Maui for the first time this year, YB Tracking's automated finish line service has given Race Committee the technology to run the finish line from the bedroom. All official times have been provided via the Race Tracker with the device sending a time just after the boat crosses a theoretical line on the globe. Combined with improved accuracy of time keeping, this will provide future race organizers much more flexibility to find the best place to finish races.
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Outbreak (2022)
Type: Nauticat 39Skipper: Patrick Fenton
Port: Vancouver, BC Canada
Blog: 1 articles posted
Vic-Maui Welcomes Outbreak
Outbreak is our 4th Lahaina Class entry.
Pat Fenton and his crew are excited and looking forward to the 2022 Vic-Maui aboard Outbreak. They raced together previously in the 2013 Van Isle 360 and in several Swiftsure races. However, this is the first Vic-Maui race for Outbreak and it’s crew. Pandemic permitting the plan is to book some sailing hours polishing skills and checking out the boat off Vancouver island in August this year. Team Outbreak is looking forward to the whole experience including the preparation work and training but especially a safe fun sail to Maui.
