MarkSetBot Introduces Hit-Mark Penalty System, MSB Splatter
“Hey! You hit the mark! Do your turns!”“No way, man! I didn’t hit the mark!” There’s always that one guy on the course who definitely hit the mark, but never wants to take the penalty. With MarkSetBot Splatter (beta), it’s not a problem anymore! We are thrilled to...
Wednesday Yachting Luncheon Features MarkSetBot Demo
MarkSetBot’s founder and CEO, Kevin Morin, was the featured speaker for St. Francis Yacht Club’s Wednesday Yachting Luncheon. Kevin talks all things MarkSetBot with Wednesday Yachting Luncheon chairman, Ron Young and even walks him through a live demo of the software....
SailGP Inspire relaunches with greater focus on inclusivity and diversity
10,000 young people to be inspired by 2025 through SailGP’s youth and community program SailGP Inspire – the global league’s community, education and outreach initiative – will relaunch in Bermuda at the opening event of SailGP Season 2 with an increased focus on...
MarkSetBot Added to 2021 Clean Regattas Toolkit
We are honored to announce our inclusion in the Sailors for the Sea 2021 Clean Regattas Toolkit! Clean Regattas is the world’s leading sustainability certification for all on-the-water, near-the-water, and water-loving events. Since the program’s inception in 2006,...
On the Water at Lauderdale Yacht Club
At Lauderdale Yacht Club (Florida, USA), interest in MarkSetBot stemmed from the problem clubs around the world were facing—how to successfully run events during a global pandemic. “Our initial motivation was to reduce race committee numbers,” Sailing Director John...
2020, In Hindsight
T-minus two days until we say farewell to 2020, but who's counting? (We are.) We started 2020 like all of you, I'm sure - with so many plans. But as COVID spread and the worldwide pandemic settled in, those plans quickly changed. But the MarkSetBot team pivoted and...
MarkSetBot recognized for sustainability efforts by World Sailing, 11th Hour
We’re proud to announce that MarkSetBot is a finalist for the 2020 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award! The award showcases the depth of global sustainability initiatives within the marine industry and celebrates the effective execution or ongoing...
The First Fully Automated Regatta
“This is incredible technology and 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...
The results are in – racers and race officers love MarkSetBot
"I really hope I never have to run another regatta without MarkSetBot." We had a busy September with MarkSetBots marking the course in regattas around the world. In the past 30 days, Bots were used more than 350 times. MarkSetBot buoys are self-propelled and...
100+ Clubs have experienced the Botter Way
Another MarkSetBot milestone is in the books. We're proud to say our Bots have been used at more than 100 clubs around the world. A lot has changed since we splashed Bot 0. Back then, we knew our MarkSetBots would change the future of race committee work. Now, we know...