Nomad is a new, portable AIS navigation solution from Digital Yacht. Designed for recreational boaters and professional mariners, it offers a full function, Class B AIS transponder with a wireless and USB interface built in for tablets and PCs – all in a portable, compact package. It addresses the needs of so many boaters who want a portable…
Raymarine launches quad-core touch-screen MFD with 3D viewing and real CHIRP functionality at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show We are pleased to announce an all-new family of Raymarine MFDs called Axiom, game-changers poised to shake up the marine electronics industry. Consider the Merriam-Webster definition of “axiom”: “a statement accepted as true as the basis…
A British professional captain who survived the night time capsize of a catamaran last year has joined forces with safety specialist ACR Electronics, a Drew Marine company, and the United States Coast Guard to offer important survival advice to boaters by relating his tale of survival. Charles Nethersole, from Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, became the latest member…
Sailors are always looking for new ways to improve their racing performance. So, the dedicated sailing team at racegeek have created a new tactical racing tool that combines the latest technology and design simplicity. Designed for 20 to 35 feet sports boats and yachts, the d10 combines the core functionality needed for inshore racing into…
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has launched a free app to provide everyone with an interest in navigating on the Thames with easy access to the latest information on the tidal river. The PLA’s first ever app is aimed at making planning trips on the Thames easier. ‘Must have’ data is available instantly including…
Today FLIR unveiled a redesign of the Raymarine brand, including a new logo, icon and tagline to be used in all marketing activities and throughout its products lines. Both the new brand design and tagline, ‘Simply Superior,’ signify FLIR’s commitment to delivering world-class marine electronics through its Raymarine brand. Retaining distinct and recognizable visual characteristics…
Communication and safety at sea specialist sponsors race team with rescueME MOB1s, rescueME PLB1s and rescueME EPIRB1 for famous Boxing Day event Ocean Signal has supplied the crew of ‘Simply Fun’ with its rescueME MOB1s and rescueME PLB1s for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Everyone on board the HH42 racing yacht will be…
Torqeedo, the market leader in the fast growing electric propulsion industry and winner of the Overall DAME Award at METSTRADE Show 2016, is set to build on its recent successes, exhibiting at London Boat Show 2017, on stand D062. Many of the current Torqeedo models will be on show this year, including the award-winning Cruise…
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, is pleased to introduce the new Vulcan 9 sailing chartplotter – a large touchscreen chartplotter for coastal cruising and club racing sailboats, that provides sailors with incredible value. The new 9-inch chartplotter delivers innovative sailing functionality controlled through a bright intuitive multi-touch screen and easy to…
Standard Horizon, a leading manufacturer of rugged and waterproof VHF sets, proudly introduces the GX-6000E, a ‘sister set’ to its cutting edge GX-6500E. Just like its sibling, the GX-6000E is packed full of features, including a full DSC VHF set, a loud hailer, a GPS navigation page and a Class B (non SOLAS) AIS (Automatic…
