Ask the Kelowna officials for a photo finish. Bet they can produce one faster than Richmond or VI can. In fact I asked to see a finish where my team was racing and the finish was close. We were sure that we were second, the finish line people showed me the finish and unfortunately we finished where they had us (fourth)
The whole system is computerized it was pretty interesting. I asked them what would happen if the computer system failed and they gave me a tour of what they do, they capture the video onto a computer, they capture video on to tape and they time with stop watches. They told me that the computer system is primary, the video tape is secondary and stop watches are the third system. I guess they needed some stop watches just in case but I know when I was there they only used the video system for the times and finishes. I was quite impressed by what they do there and how they have planned out for problems.
I was by the finish line on Sunday afternoon and they had 2 video cameras on the race course. In fact for the last few races they had video cameras from a few different areas. I asked them why they had those and I was told that was to ensure the glare from the water did not interfere with the results. I wonder if Richmond or VI can do that.
So before anybody spouts off on what goes on, ask the race officials.
