The International Star Class has announced Vakaros as its Official Technology Partner under a new three-year agreement. The partnership aims to improve efficiency, fairness and engagement across Star Class racing for sailors, race committees and organisers.

Central to the agreement is Vakaros RaceSense, an advanced race management system designed to judge start lines, finish lines and mark-rounding zones with high precision. RaceSense delivers real-time feedback directly to competitors and can manage fleets of more than 100 boats simultaneously. The technology is intended to reduce general recalls, limit the use of black flags and remove uncertainty around start timing and line position. RaceSense was successfully deployed at the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia, managing a fleet of 101 boats.

Following that event, the International Star Class plans to use the system at its World and Continental Championships over the next three years. Vakaros will also work with the class on technical development and new tools to enhance race delivery and the on-water experience. “We are impressed with the efficiency and fairness that RaceSense offers our sailors,” said International Star Class President Paul Cayard. “We look forward to additional features such as a live tracker that this technology will surely bring over the next three years,” he added.

Doug Wake, RaceSense Director at Vakaros, said the partnership reflects a balance of tradition and innovation. “The Star is one of the world’s iconic classes,” he said. “Star sailors will appreciate fairer, more efficient racing at all their championships.”