Marine Equipment Trade Show, 17th – 19th November 2015 – Stand 03.121 Ocean Signal’s innovative rescueME MOB1 has been nominated for a prestigious DAME Design Award. Developed by UK communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal as the world’s most advanced Man Overboard locating device, the rescueME MOB1 has been selected by the DAME Awards…
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, November 5th to 9th – Engine Tent Booth 1207-1208 and Yachting Tent Booth 729-730 Dometic Marine has announced that it will be exhibiting a wide array of products at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), including the new Titan Chiller with titanium condenser, the new XTC-ZTC double-pass water purification system,…
New Thermal Dinghy Top Gill are pleased to confirm a number of new additions to our extensive range of dinghy products. Highlights include a new 3 layer breathable Thermal Dinghy Top, designed to provide additional protection during colder days out on the water. The new Thermal Dinghy Top features a durable water repellent outer shell…
In what looks like an industry first, Digital Yacht have taken to the crowd funding platform, Kickstarter, to introduce a new interfacing technology for the marine electronics market. NMEA iconnectivity has been with us for the past 30 odd years and while reliable, well proven and ubiquitous, it struggles to adequately support smart devices and smart data and in particular…
The new Gill Competition Boot is a modern waterproof dinghy boot that takes the lines of a classic design, whilst providing improved comfort, grip, support and fit flexibility. The boot features a non-slip outsole for improved grip on both wet and dry surfaces. The razor cut outsole has been extensively tested both…
Improving Social Media access for cruisers using YB Tracking’s innovative boat tracking and satellite communication systems YB Tracking, an Iridium partner and manufacturer of the handheld YB3 and fixed installation YB3i boat tracking and satellite communication systems, has taken the unique step of making Facebook posting and sending Tweets free. The move, which takes effect…
Last month’s super tide created a river wave in India which can be surfed for over 40 kms. The locals call it the Baan and JetSurf’s own Everaldo ‘Pato’ Teixeira was among the first in the world to surf this natural phenomenon. The tidal river bore surges up the Hooghly River, a tributary of the…
A lone hiker who activated his Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 while suffering from hyperthermia in heavy rain and wind in an isolated area of New Zealand’s South Island has thanked his rescuers. Experienced and well-prepared bush walker Warwick Ross was attempting a circuit hike by the Pyke River in the south west of the island…
Marine Equipment Trade Show, 17th – 19th November 2015 – Hall 1 Stand 01.615 Dometic Marine is launching the versatile new WAECO CRX refrigerator at this year’s Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) at Amsterdam RAI. Providing boat owners with a unique three-in-one cabinet solution, the durable built-in WAECO CRX is the first marine refrigerator with a…
Leading electronics manufacturer Standard Horizon is delighted to announce the launch of its latest fixed DSC VHF set, the GX1300E Eclipse. As an evolution of the hugely popular GX1200E, the new set takes the intuitive GX concept a whole step forward with an increased display screen size that allows information to be seen easily and…
