Range Finder

There may be a new ‘must have’ item for Grand Prix programs everywhere. Check out Catch The Wind, Inc.’s new Vindicator Laser Wind Sensor, which can determine wind speed and direction 300 meters from the sensor location.  They’ve already tested its ability to deal with a moving platform and marine environment, and while it looks like the company is focusing on helping wind turbines reach maximum efficiency, it’s not a stretch to see them move into racing yachts.  What would you pay to know exactly what that shift is up ahead?  What would an America’s Cup team pay?  We’ll keep our eye on this one.