Brainstorming: Detachable Action Camera Dinghy Mounting Locations and Techniques

Was just brainstorming potential locations on a sailing dinghy to mount an action camera and here are a list of possible solutions I have come up with and will try out soon.

Possible Detachable Action Camera Dinghy Mounting Locations and Techniques

1. Boom Mount via Wrist Mount around Boom

Backup Security: Floating wrist strap attached to camera and looped through boom.

2. Bow Mount via Handlebar Mount around Bow Eyelet

Backup Security: Securing tether attached to camera and looped through bow eyelet

3. Tiller Mount via Handlebar Mount around Tiller

Backup Security: Securing tether attached to camera and tied/hitched to tiller

4. Stern Mount via Suction Cup Mount on Stern Deck

Backup Security: Securing tether attached to camera and tied to rudder attachment point

If necessary, possible to use helmet extension linkage bar to add distance.

POV Mounting

Head strap

Backup Security: Tether head strap to life vest via tethering line looped through head strap and life vest strap.

Chest mounting might have limited use as the hands have high probability of blocking the camera's view.

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