Simrad June News: Sunus Racing & Track Your Boat Anywhere in the World

SUNUS Ocean Racing sponsored by SIMRAD   Simrad is very pleased to be a team partner of SUNUS Ocean Racing.  Watch the first in our video series by clicking the link above. The SUNUS Ocean Racing boat, SOR C237 Raceboat, is a standard 32R built by Spectre Boats International skippered by Tom Montgomery-Swan.  This 800HP, 32ft, 3000kg capable of 100mph is hoping to break the world records for the fastest circumnavigation of the British Isles by sea in a small 32ft long racing boat.  Skipper Tom has recently been joined in his pledge by TV personality Ben Fogle, and at the heart of the record-breaking attempt is the Stillbirth Awareness Campaign. Find out more about SUNUS Ocean Racing and the campaign here. Watch this space and the Simrad Facebook page for the upcoming installments in our video series and how Tom and Ben get on in training and the attempt itself. Simrad Facebook

Introducing the RS20 VHF Radio & NAIS-500   The versatile yet affordable RS20 is ideal for a variety of boats from small RIBs to larger cruisers. This fixed-mount VHF radio has all the key features you need to stay safe and in touch when you’re out on the water. Intuitive controls make it quick to scan through channels, switch between your favourite channels, and change volume to match the conditions. With safety in mind, we’ve also included dedicated emergency channel buttons on both the base unit and the RS20’s fist mic.The NAIS-500 Class B AIS with NSPL-500 VHF splitter and GPS-500 antenna will help you stay safer on the water.  Reduce the risk of collision with this fully integrated transponder, essential for navigating today's busy shipping lanes and ports. Read more on the RS20 & the NAIS-500

Carson RIB Video   Watch our Carson RIB video that was filmed at Seaworks in Southampton this month.  This is just a taster and there's more to come so watch this space!   Watch the video here

Don’t Worry About Your Boat – Track It   Your boat isn’t just a vessel – it’s the freedom to fish, the power to cruise, a major investment in the on-water lifestyle you love to enjoy. Protect that investment, and keep track of your boat anywhere in the world with Track. Winner of a 2017 Pittman Innovation Award, this low-cost monitoring solution can monitor your boat’s engines, security status, and much more. Built-in GPS keeps track of position, even if your boat’s main navigation systems are turned off or disconnected. Receive real-time alerts in response to potential maintenance issues, unauthorised entry, or other unanticipated conditions. You choose who alerts are sent to, and how you respond. Track’s two-way telemetry option even lets you remotely switch up to three circuits, for remote control of on-board systems such as lights and HVAC. Track is always on, with a battery backup to provide up to 30 days of continued operation in the event of a power failure. Multiple connectivity options are available to suit your needs and budget: from Wi-Fi at land-based hotspots, to dedicated cellular connectivity for inshore and coastal coverage, to satellite connectivity for truly global coverage. Learn more about Track

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