GORI Propeller A/S is expanding their line of performance 3-blade folding propellers, to include a model specifically for saildrive units. “Customers are seeking greater efficiencies,” comments Lars Østergaard, Senior Vice President Sales comments on the reasoning for this new product coming to market. “We have seen an increase in the use of saildrive units [over…
Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today a new remote docking solution offering exceptional value for boaters – Dockmate RED. Developed as a more affordable solution for boats with the most common analogue controls of engines and thrusters, Dockmate RED is offered in SINGLE or TWIN configurations. It comes pre-configured with analogue…
Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote control systems for yachts, announced today an absolute revolution in easy and stress-free docking with its patented SoftDocking™ functionality. Regardless of the size or type of boat, power or number of engines, one thing that every boater understands is docking is made more complex by the delay between engaging the…
YANMAR Marine International has announced the market launch of custom solutions to pair with the new SD15 saildrive by ZF, strengthening its comprehensive range of products for the sailing sector. The new systems for larger vessels up to 65 feet enables more boat owners and boat builders to benefit from the combined technology and efficiencies…
RS Sailing announce the production launch of the RS Aero 6 rig. The RS Aero Class has an accolade of being a corinthian class with inclusivity at the core of its values. The RS Aero 6 rig has been developed to bolster this value further. Specifically designed for small adults, the RS Aero 6 rig…
New Cyclops Marine technology will introduce wireless load-sensing functionality for users of the updated LightHouse operating system Raymarine is pleased to announce its forthcoming LightHouse Hvar 3.16 operating system software update. Named after the Croatian island of HVAR, in the eastern Adriatic Sea, LightHouse Hvar 3.16 will incorporate several feature additions and include smart, wireless,…
Now available from safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics, the ACR Bivy Stick two-way satellite messenger and app is the world’s smallest and most simple satellite communication device. The new ACR Bivy Stick offers boaters an innovative and affordable option for sending SMS messages, tracking and sharing location information, accessing GPS maps, viewing live weather…
Intellian is pleased to announce that it has received type approval from Inmarsat for its new FB250 and Fleet One L-band terminals, making it one of the first to market with user terminals for operation on Inmarsat’s innovation catalyst L-band network, ELERA. The FB250 is a multi-functional terminal, either acting as a stand-alone primary communications…
A new spinnaker for your dinghy, or a completely new sail wardrobe for a racing yacht, there will be sails of every size, shape and colour – and all the advice and accessories to go sailing – at the Southampton International Boat Show, taking place from 10-19 September. A visit to the Show is a…
Raymarine systems are a key component in volunteers’ ongoing battle to protect marine ecosystems from the literally devastating consequences of illegal fishing ‘If the oceans die, we die.’ The Sea Shepherd group, an international, non-profit, direct-action organisation dedicated to the protection and conservation of marine life, is well used to laying out hard truths in…
