FIND YOUR GROOVE WITH CYCLOPS SMARTLINK

HOMENEWSBOATBUILDINGELECTRONICSFIND YOUR GROOVE WITH CYCLOPS SMARTLINK

14 Aug 2020

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The smartlink wireless load sensor Photo: Cyclops Marine

Cyclops Marine has launched a new wireless load sensor designed to help sailors find their groove, record their settings and most importantly repeat those settings.

smartlink delivers onboard, real-time dynamic load measuring, wirelessly feeding the data to a mobile application or the boat’s instruments via NMEA2000 Gateway and cable. The sensor was developed in partnership with INEOS TEAM UK.

“At INEOS TEAM UK, we consider Cyclops Marine our go-to experts when it comes to wireless load sensors,” said Andrew McLean, team leader systems engineering, INEOS TEAM UK. “Forging a close relationship with our suppliers is one of our core values, especially when that company manufactures in the UK.”

Find your winning settings

Manufactured in low density titanium, smartlink is lightweight and simple to add inline to any soft stay or sheet. Once fitted, the smartlink will help sailors find their winning settings and be able to repeat those proven settings for the wind conditions and the sea state.

“At any point in time, sailors can see what loads they are working with,” said Ian Howarth, chief executive at Cyclops Marine. “Teams are feeding back they are trimming their boats better, more consistently and sailing faster. Real time loading with visible numbers makes this easy.”

Available for loads of 2, 5 and 10 tonnes, smartlink has a battery life of 200 hours allowing for around 25 to 30 days of racing. smartlink is the second product in the smart range from Cyclops Marine, following the launch of its smart tune turn screw.

via Boating Business | Find your groove with Cyclops smartlink.

CYCLOPS MARINE EXPANDS IN EUROPE

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSCYCLOPS MARINE EXPANDS IN EUROPE

17 Aug 2020

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Cyclops Marine has appointed a French and Italian distributor

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Cyclops Marine has appointed French rigging and hardware wholesaler XPO as its distributor for France and Velamania as its Italian distributor.

XPO supplies the performance racing market and is keen to embrace new technology.

“These products will make a huge difference to how people race their boats, knowing the repeatable fast numbers for the rigging and line loads,” said Xavier Phelipon, XPO CEO. “With the wireless technology it is so easy to see immediate benefits.”

Velamania CEO, Paolo Torre added: “This innovative technology is essential for the racing sailors, we love to bring new products to the market that will help our customers sail faster and safer.”

The Cyclops Marine Smart range of products is a new generation of wireless load sensors for use in the sailing environment.

The products enable sailors to set their boats up for repeated optimum performance.

via Boating Business | Cyclops Marine expands in Europe.

FITTINGS MANUFACTURER ACQUIRED

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSFITTINGS MANUFACTURER ACQUIRED

07 Aug 2020

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John Buckley has acquired heritage boat-fittings manufacturer Davey & Co

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Heritage boat-fittings manufacturer Davey & Company London, has been acquired by John Buckley, owner of Harbour Marine Services.

The acquisition seals a long-standing connection between the two companies – Harbour Marine specialises in classic boat restoration including several Little Dunkirk Ships on which Davey’s traditionally-manufactured bronze fittings have been used.

“I have great respect for Davey & Co’s British made ethos and high-quality product,” says John. “My intention is to protect that and create many more opportunities for Davey to be known as the ‘must-have’ quality fitting for traditional boat owners internationally.”

Davey and Co, established in 1885, is a leading British manufacturer of traditional boat fittings to boat-owners worldwide and still uses many of the patterns and designs that were used in Victorian times.

Traditional style

This results in authentic, high quality and covetable fittings that are perfect for classic boats and also bring a traditional style to more modern vessels.

Davey’s MD of 25 years, Peter Tracey, will be stepping down in the early autumn with Jeff Webber taking over the role. The business will continue to operate from its Colchester base whilst continuing to employ all existing staff.

Jeff has more than 20 years’ experience of the marine industry and has been brought in to deliver John’s vision for the business.

“This is a great opportunity and I look forward to taking up the reins from where Peter left off. Both John and I agree that British made philosophy of Davey & Co and quality products must be preserved.”

via Boating Business | Fittings manufacturer acquired.

CHARLESTOWN ARRIVAL LAUNCHES NEW CHARITYHOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSCHARLESTOWN ARRIVAL LAUNCHES NEW CHARITY10 Aug 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrint‘Mascotte’ entering Charlestown Photo: James PearceThe arrival of ‘Mascotte’, the largest surviving Bristol Channel pilot cutter, into her new home in Charlestown marks the launch of a new sailing trust.The Rich’s Boat Charitable Trust was founded by Mascotte’s owner in memory of her skipper of nine years, Richard Clapham, who took his own life last year.Jessie Atkinson, Charlestown Harbour vessel manager, said that Richard was passionate about Bristol Channel pilot cutters and incredibly knowledgeable. “I know he’d love to think people are benefitting from Mascotte, taking good care of her, learning and sharing his passion for sailing,” she said.InspirationalBuilt in 1904 by Thomas Cox & Son in Newport, Mascotte is believed to be the third largest Bristol Channel pilot cutter ever built. Fully restored in 1994, she will be used as an inspirational and educational sailing tool, providing an opportunity for team building and a way to boost confidence and morale.The Trust’s aim is to bring an essence of Rich’s passionate sailing style to others to provide opportunities for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to get out on the water or sail a boat as historically significant as Mascotte.The Mascotte will be available for day sailing from Charlestown throughout August and for exclusive hire via Airbnb, sleeping up to 10 guests from September 2020.

via Boating Business | Charlestown arrival launches new charity.