Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Taking the Helm, Dawn Riley’s account of her experience in the Whitbread round the world race in which she skippered US Women’s Challenge entry, Heineken The Whitbread Round the World race/Volvo Ocean Race has …
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The Garmin MSC-10 satellite compass is the latest in a new breed of on board satellite compasses that not only integrates well into existing navigation systems but uses the newest GPS technology to help pinpoint boat location. The Garmin MSC-10 satellite …
Lymington based A+T’s ATP2 processor and full ethernet networking enables a boat’s entire electronics to be connected via an ultrafast ethernet network.A+T’s ATP2 processor allows for full ethernet networking using a single wire linking all sensors and displays. This cable …
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Political wrangling and last minute bids have caused a delay to the 37th America’s Cup venue announcement. Helen Fretter reports Photo: ACE / Studio BorlenghiThe much anticipated announcement of venue for the 37th America’s Cup, due to be unveiled today …
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Calypso Instruments brings us this new Calypso portable ultrasonic wind sensor. Small and light enough to fit in your hand and easily mountable on your boat. The Calypso portable ultrasonic wind sensor comes at a time when onboard systems are …
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With every inch of deck at a premium Loop Boa Base have come up with a great way to tidy up even a cluttered deck and maximise available space. The Loop Boa Base is an extremely neat idea for adding extra …
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