Stabilized camera and marker buoy for media coverage of aquatic events

It is desirable in sporting events which take place on the water, particularly sailing regattas and powerboat races, to obtain media event coverage from as close to the action as possible. The America's Cup sailing and APBA (American Power Boat Association) racing events in recent years have created intense audience interest and demand for television and photographic coverage. A buoy incorporating a stabilized camera system can take the place of an aquatic event course marker or rounding buoy. The buoy with its camera system stabilized in either two or three orthogonal axis from the motion of the waves, allows audio and visual recording of events occurring directly adjacent to the buoy, without interfering with the event. Additionally, remote controls allow the stabilized camera to be controlled by a remotely located camera operator who directs the camera to follow event action as it passes or rounds the buoy.