I have a Go Pro Black Edition and really like it. The Go Pro has a completely waterproof case which I find an absolute necessity on sporty days. The camera can be used underwater too. The sound quality does suffer when the camera is in the waterproof case. I find it particularly useful in analyzing race results. The resolution is just spectacular and the wide angle allows you to capture the sailing action on board and around you. I'm actually able to watch the compass headings in the replay and seeing the results of hitting or missing a wind shift. There is so much going on during a race that being able to replay a race is a great learning tool for the crew too. It also comes in handy in the protest room. I like to have it running at the start where there is likely to be some close encounters.
There are lots of accessories so if you like to tinker, you'll have lots of toys to add to the basic camera. The wifi feature is great for situations where the camera is mounted out of reach. The one thing which I find annoying with all sailing videos is that the camera is usually mounted to the boat at a fixed location. You don't get the sense of action because the boat always appears to be level. One of my winter projects is to fabricate a gimbaled mounting bracket. I highly recommend the Go Pro. Ted Drossos C&C 29-2 H2OT
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