Garmin supports Race to Scotland
28 Apr 2017
Ken Fowler will attempt to sail from Lands End to John O’Groats Photo: Giles Fletcher
Garmin is to sponsor Ken Fowler on his Race to Scotland in a single handed dinghy. Mr Fowler, 51, will attempt to sail from Lands End to John O’Groats starting on May 7 and plans to complete the trip in 20 to 30 days sailing solo for up to ten hours a day.
He will be raising money for Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice.
The two Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx with Bluechart g2 HD will be used by Mr Fowler and his land team to plan routes and waypoints.
Additionally, Mr Fowler will be able to record and replay his training and adventure via a Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 camera.
Using a quatix 3, he will be able to control the camera from his wrist. A built-in barometer will also monitor barometric pressure to help him detect changing weather conditions.
“Garmin has kindly supplied me with navigation equipment that is super compact (essential on a boat this size) and ultra reliable,” said Mr Fowler. “That equipment is going to keep me on course and safe as I navigate my way along the coastline of Britain.”