Stay in touch with the folks back home from anywhere in the world with the DeLorme inReach, which provides cost-effective communications via 9602 short-burst data messaging and the Iridium Satellite system.
Imtra’s Side-Power SEP series DC thrusters have a variable power control—as opposed to a simple on-off switch—to help you get your boat in and out of tight spots.
Truly we live in a Brave New World of electronic gizmos. The latest gadget du jour is this new AquaLens high-def underwater camera, which transmits live video to a dedicated wrist-mounted LCD screen.
Raymarine is already expanding on its e7 chartplotter, which has won various awards, including a 2012 SAIL magazine Pittman Innovation Award. The company’s “e” series now includes two largers versions equipped with a 9- or 12.1-inch screen.
The NSS Sport line of chartplotters can be operated via a proprietary Touch Sensible touch-screen or by using a keypad and rotary control knob, so that navigators can remain in complete control no matter what the conditions. The plotters are available with screens measuring 6.4, 8 or 12 inches diagonally and have backlit LED screens to maximize visibility and minimize power consumption. All NSS
The new e7 line of multifunction displays is packed with features and signals a new, sleeker look for longtime navigation equipment manufacturer Raymarine. The e7 can be networked with up to six displays and includes Raymarines proprietary HybridTouch technology, which allows users to choose between touchscreen or keypad control.In addition to networking with everything from your radar to
The Garmin GDL 40 Cellular Weather Receiver allows you to display weather radar and detailed real-time weather data on a compatible NMEA 2000 Garmin chartplotter at a reasonable cost. The system uses cellular technology to download weather data from Garmin subsidiary Digital Cyclone, which provides coverage for Canada, the United States and Europe. Users can subscribe to the network annually, or
The iAIS from Digital Yacht is a dual-channel Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver that not only wirelessly transmits AIS data to an iPhone, iPad or iTouch, but can also transmit any other NMEA data available on board, including things like depth, speed and wind information. When coupled with the iNAVx iPhone navigation app INAVx, the result is a portable device that can serve as a
FLIR Systems new First Mate MS has the potential to put thermal night vision capabilities into the hands of every sailor, thanks to its compact size and low price. The First Mate MS uses the same technology as FLIRs other products, like the M-Series, but weighs just 12oz and measures less than a 7in long.Two versions are available, which provide higher and lower resolutions. Both
Broadband 3G radar employs a marine Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radome to provide greater transmit power and better range and target clarity. This enables operators to make out smaller contacts at a greater distance without compromising close-range performance. The 19in radome weighs 16lb, and the system can mark objects within 6ft of the boat. Other 3G features include advanced
The J/36 is built on the same hull as the 2016 J/112E and is likely to continue on its successful racing legacy. For the 36,
One cruising couple slows the pace down with a visit to this mid-Atlantic gem.
Designed by Felci Yacht Design with interiors by Luca Ardizio, the Dufour 44 isn’t relying on any gimmicks or big risks to sell this boat.
The National Sailing Hall of Fame is seeking applicants for the Class of 2026. The nomination window is from October 1 through December 1. “Our
On this day in 1948, Sir Peter Blake was born. The Kiwi yachtsman was a legend in offshore racing, winning the 1989-90 Whitbread and co-skippering
This past weekend was the 25th annual Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, a celebration of sea songs and America’s sailing heritage. The event spanned two days
One family treks off the beaten path, on the lookout for some truly special encounters with nature.
The Slovenian-built Pegasus 50 is a true performance bluewater cruise, and has the abundant carbon, range potential, and price tag to prove it. The boat
The Biscontini-Nauta designed Oceanis 52 has a lot in common with the 47, but the extra five feet really do make space for some extra
42 years ago today, Dennis Connor and his team aboard Liberty lost the longest winning streak in sporting history when Australia II beats them in
