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Vakaros Atlas 2: sailing with ultimate precision

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Recently we've introduced the latest Vakaros Atlas 2 sailing instrument to our shop and compared it in our review to other top sailing instruments. This is a highly accurate GPS computer that is designed to enhance precision and reliability on the water. Loaded with cutting-edge technology, the Atlas 2 is a top-tier portable sailing instrument. At Upffront.com we are always sharing the latest development in sailing systems and this blog will guide you through the main features of the Atlas 2 device.
 

A Quick Guide to NMEA

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Anyone who has so much as dabbled in marine electronics will have come across the term NMEA, often colloquially expressed as “NEMA”. 

 

This is the acronym for the National Marine Electronics Association, a non-profit organisation based in the US who manage communication protocols and standards for marine electronics and promote compatibility across manufacturers. This blog aims to give a brief overview of the NMEA 2000 protocol and the basic features of a NMEA 2000 network.  

 

Calypso Portable Wind Instruments - New to Upffront.com

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Calypso Instruments are a manufacturer of portable and small-scale installation wind meters. Based in Spain, the company provides anemometers to a range of industries where wind data is important, including marine, agriculture and renewable energy. In the world of sailing, Calypso Instruments offers the possibility to have a low cost, low impact wind meter for small sports boats and day sailors where a full-blown marine electronics package isn’t practical. In this blog we highlight the key features of the portable wind meter range which is now available at Upffront.com. 

 

Simrad Tillerpilot - A Cost Effective Extra Pair Of Hands

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For shorthanded sailors, a good autohelm is like having an extra pair of hands on deck. But the cost of a full-blown instrument system can be prohibitive for many smaller boats. A tiller pilot offers a cost-effective solution for tiller steer boats up to 37ft in length, including ocean rowing boats.

 

Sailmon & Cyclops Combo – Improve Your Performance from the Start Line

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In previous articles we have spoken about the Sailmon Max and the Cyclops Marine smartlink Nano, but never the two together! Not only will we be introducing some cutting-edge technology, but we will also be talking you through why they work so well together.

 

Sailmon MAX – the sailing display built to challenge you

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Sailing display Sailmon MAX is a modern racing sailboat computer that works via GPS positioning - tracking speed, angle to the wind, bearing and a number of other parameters. Traditionally, dinghy and small keelboat sailing has been all about feel and experience. With modern technology, these sailors are able to improve their performance by seeing what their strengths are and where they can make improvements thanks to data analysis.

We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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