The company behind the sailing’s first robotic marker is launching a new tool that promises to be a “game changer” for race management.

RaceOS by MarkSetBot aims to simplify the process of running a sailing race by bringing “elite-level race technology” to club racecourses.

The system pairs MarkSetBots with tracking sensors, a horn system and a wind instrument to self-set and run all aspects of the race, from signals and OCS detection to course changes to scoring.

“This is incredible technology,” said Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP. “It will go a long way towards making our sport environmentally friendly by using less race officials and race committee vessels. It should also eliminate unnecessary general recalls, disqualifications, and speed up race operations.

“It will result in fairer, more accurate racing for all competitors at less expense and will be a total game changer for sailing.”

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