GPS Tracking and online technology will play a key part at the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta

Utilising the power of the internet, the event will showcase online technology delivering sailing to a global audience through tracking, live interactive blogs and live radio. The event will be open to the general public who can come down each day to follow the racing onshore, there will be a giant screen broadcasting video and tracking, alongside live commentary.

“This is a crucial event on the calendar, it provides a unique opportunity for teams to compete at the state-of-the-art London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue. We intend to bring sailing to the masses through the use of the latest technology and are working alongside Trac Trac and Be Tomorrow to deliver the very best user experience we can for the remote online audience. We will be revealing more extensive details of the tracking capabilities at the event soon,” commented Event Director David Campbell James.

Both the TracTrac and BeTomorrow technology offers full interaction for users, enabling viewers to follow the race status, speeds, distances, multiple viewing angles, sailor info and much more. Fans can follow the racing from their mobile phone, PC or TV.  

Follow the tracking at the RYA Volvo Youth National Championships 2010

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Download Guide of how to use the tracking 

6/4/2010 13:18