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Project #SailFromHome: Behind the scenes: America's Cup Umpire

by James Eaves, RYA 13 Feb 2021 11:00 GMT
Behind the scenes: America's Cup Umpire © James Eaves, RYA

Racing Services Manager Niall McLeod chats to America's Cup Umpire Craig Mitchell.

A rare behind the scenes look at how the team of International Umpires ensure fair play during one of sailing's biggest events with a look at some of the technology the team use to monitor and track the racing.

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