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The Stratosphere of Sport: Masterminding Rule Enforcement in High-Speed Sailing
High-speed sailing has outpaced the physical ability of officials to keep up, leading to a revolutionary remote umpiring system based in London. Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell explains how 2.5cm GPS accuracy and a 'voice in the stratosphere' are now the only things preventing catastrophic mid-water collisions at 50 knots.
Jan 26, 2026