Fair Starts, Real Results: RaceSense Delivers at Charleston Race Week

“Charleston Race Week is a challenging event for running races: the current and wind conditions make things tricky, so being able to start races fairly and on time is hugely important. RaceSense achieved that, and we’re excited to be back in 2026.” said our Events Director, Douglas Wake

If there’s one regatta that keeps sailors on their toes, it’s Charleston Race Week.     A jewel of the US sailing calendar, CRW is famous not just for its iconic harbor views and southern hospitality, but for conditions that demand precision. Strong currents, a very shifty breeze and big fleets that make starting races rather…interesting. 

That’s why we brought RaceSense to the party.

In 2025, RaceSense powered starts for the VX One, J/70, and Melges 24 classes — three competitive one-design fleets out there. And the result? Starts that were clean, confident, and consistently on schedule.

Charleston isn’t the kind of venue where you can afford a shaky start. With RaceSense, OCS are data-backed facts and timers are synchronized realities.  And the mood on the start line? Focused, not frantic.

As Douglas Wake put it, fair and timely starts aren’t just nice to have — they’re mission critical. RaceSense delivered, and we’re already counting the days until 2026.

See you back on the line.