GoPro 360 Camera
A 360 camera for starts, mark roundings, crew work, and tactical moments that happen outside a fixed frame.
Why we use it
Useful when we want to review decisions later without guessing what was happening off-camera.
J/105 racing gear / Lake Michigan
Our Gear
This is the gear and tech we use to film, analyze, and race Sivka. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.
How We Film Sivka
Camera bodies, mounts, storage, and power for capturing sailing race footage from the cockpit, rail, and stern.
View Gear
GoPro Action Camera
A compact action camera for onboard angles, rail footage, sets, douses, and close boat-on-boat moments.
Why we use it
Simple, rugged footage is usually more useful than a complicated camera setup on race night.
GoPro Handlebar Mount
We use this on the stern rail starboard side.
Why we use it
It gives us a stable stern-mounted view of the race.
GoPro Stick Mount
A sturdy stick mount for elevated and flexible onboard camera angles.
Why we use it
It helps us capture a wider view of the boat and the action around us.
Microphone
Audio gear for clear voiceovers, race breakdowns, and recap content.
Why we use it
Clear narration helps turn raw sailing footage into a useful debrief.
GoPro Hero 12 Door Passthrough
A replacement battery door with a charging passthrough for longer recording sessions.
Why we use it
It lets us power the camera continuously without leaving the full battery compartment open.
SD Cards
High-capacity cards for 4K and 360 footage from multiple cameras.
Why we use it
Fast, reliable storage keeps the filming workflow boring, which is exactly what we want.
Race Day Tech
Small pieces of tech that help us keep phones, data, and review tools working around water and motion.
iPhone Waterproof Case
Protection for using a phone around spray, wet hands, and race-day chaos.
Why we use it
The phone is often part camera, part notes device, and part race data tool.
Battery Pack
Portable power for phones, cameras, and accessories before and after racing.
Why we use it
Battery margin helps when filming, tracking, and reviewing all happen on the same night.
Sailing Gear
Personal gear that makes repeated J/105 racing on Lake Michigan more comfortable and dependable.
Sailing Gloves
Gloves for trimming, hoists, douses, and line handling during Wednesday night racing.
Why we use it
Grip and protection matter when we are repeating maneuvers under load.
Sunglasses
Polarized eye protection for glare, puffs, telltales, and reading the course.
Why we use it
Seeing pressure and sail shape clearly is part of performance, not just comfort.
Sailing Jacket
A shell for spray, cold evenings, and unsettled Lake Michigan conditions.
Why we use it
Good layers keep attention on the race instead of the weather.
Sailing Shoes
Deck-friendly boots for wet, cold, or rougher race nights.
Why we use it
Footing and dry feet make a difference during long evenings on the rail.
Sailing Bibs
Waterproof bibs for staying dry and comfortable through spray and rough weather.
Why we use it
They add dependable lower-body protection on wet race nights.
WakeRoute + SailWindow
Analysis tools connected to our race review process, tactical notes, and performance storytelling.
WakeRoute
Race replay and analysis for connecting track data with what happened on the water.
Why we use it
WakeRoute helps turn a race into something we can study, share, and improve from.
SailWindow
A sailing tool concept focused on timing, windows, and race-context decisions.
Why we use it
SailWindow belongs in the same workflow: practical context for better racing decisions.