Raymarine’s live weather briefing for the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race will take place at 1800 on Friday 27 June at the Island Sailing Club.
Racing boats stay ahead thanks to Raymarine equipment - Four of Raymarine's ambassador sailing vessels have had a fantastic start to the 2008 season with great results both in the UK and abroad.
At 75 years of age legendary navigator, offshore powerboat racer and self-confessed speed freak Dag Pike will be the oldest competitor when 2008 Round Britain Offshore Power Boat Race starts on Saturday 21 June. He will also be one of the most experienced, having raced in every Round Britain since its inception in 1969, and was the winner of the overall race in 1984.
With 48 boats in eight different classes from 7.5 to 13 metres (24-45 feet), eight legs covering some 1,424 nautical miles around Britain, and around 200 people taking part, there will be plenty of opportunities to be nominated as the recipient of the new Raymarine ‘Sprit of the Event’ Trophy to be awarded for the first time in the 2008 Round Britain Offshore Power Boat Race.
A total refit of GEE, originally built in 1967, has enabled owner Chris Clayton to include a complete package of the latest marine navigation, communications and safety products on board. With the prospect of one of the toughest endurance races looming – the 2008 Round Britain Offshore Power Boat Race – GEE has been fully equipped with a marine electronics package that brings the boat right up to date with all the latest position, speed, communications, radar and safety equipment.
Raymarine has announced an exclusive agreement with Nimbus Boats, one of Scandinavia's leading powerboat producers, to equip all models in its Nimbus, Storebro and Paragon ranges of powerboats with Raymarine C Series marine electronics systems as standard fit.
Raymarine offers choice of satellite television antenna for vessels of all sizes. Many boat owners think that satellite TV is only for the big boats, but now thanks to Raymarine's 37STV, there's a compact dome suitable for vessels down to (6.4m) 25 feet.
Raymarine ambassador Shelley Jory made her mark in the first of the 2008 P1 Powerboat series by leading the first race, and coming second overall in the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea standings. Jory was racing for the first time in the Evolution class in her new boat, #77 Lucas Oil, competing with team owner and throttleman Nigel Hook at the new venue of San Benedetto del Tronto in Italy.
The historic yacht Lively Lady is en route to Egypt, due to arrive at the beginning of May following a three week sail from India. This leg crosses the Arabian Sea before the yacht heads into the Gulf of Aden and up into the Red Sea to reach the Suez Canal.
Raymarine, race partner of the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, is offering competitors the opportunity to receive weather and tidal information via free SMS text messages and/or email. In addition, there will be a full and detailed weather briefing at the Island Sailing Club, Cowes at 1800 on the 27 June for competitors, club race officers and safety boat crews.
The Round Britain Powerboat Race is a huge endurance battle of 1,600 nautical miles round the treacherous coast line of Britain that will test most boats and crews to their limits. However, competitors will have a helping hand, both before and during the event, as Raymarine has joined forces with the organisers to offer free product support for the entire race.
With developments in technology moving fast, these enhancements are being implimented into new ranges of marine electronic products available from leading marine equipment manufacturers such as Raymarine.
The success of the Raymarine roadshows depends heavily on the information and helpful advice provided by its two key presenters, Alan Watson and Tom Cunliffe.
Raymarine is running a series of free product knowledge days to provide users with expert advice, tips and training on all aspects of marine electronics.
