Raymarine News & Events

Raymarine has launched a new series of apps which enable users to control e and c-Series multifunction displays wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet. These two new apps – RayRemote and RayControl - are now available for Apple iOS, Android and Kindle Fire. 

Raymarine, the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine electronics, is supporting the Olympic Atlantic Row (OAR) with the latest marine technology. Raymarine navigation equipment will play a vital role in the OAR’s epic challenge to row 2,000 miles across the North Atlantic Ocean, departing from Canada to arrive in England in time to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games. 
 

For an inside track on the expected weather conditions, Round the Island Race competitors can attend the free pre-race Raymarine Weather Briefing, hosted by Libby Greenhalgh, at 18.00 on Friday 29 June at the Island Sailing Club. Competitors can also sign up to receive forecasts via email and SMS at http://www.raymarine.co.uk/view/?id=3292  

Dutch yacht builder Mulder Shipyard has chosen to install Raymarine’s new e125 and e127 advanced and easy to use multifunction displays, along with Raymarine’s thermal night vision cameras as standard fit across all its ranges. Raymarine electronics will be included as standard on all Mulder Favorite, Mulder Wheelhouse, Mulder Convertible and Mulder Flybridge series.

The Raymarine specification on Mulder yachts also includes the G Series premium network navigation system, VHF DSC radio systems and instruments.

Netherlands-based Elling Yachts has chosen to install the latest Raymarine technology on the Elling E3 (13.8 m) and Elling E4 (14.95 m) motor yachts. Every three weeks a new Elling fitted with Raymarine’s e and c Series multifunction displays leaves the factory, with the latest deliveries being made to Estonian, Russian, Swedish and Dutch customers.

Raymarine has chosen Dubai International Boat Show as the venue for the launch of Raymarine’s new mid and large format e Series multifunctional displays, featuring a new User Interface supporting Arabic language. The new e95 and e125 multifunction displays (MFD) follow on from the tremendous acclaim received by the compact e7, and now with Arabic language will be universally welcomed worldwide. 

Carbon3, the racing trimaran designed exclusively for speed, has announced it will be using Raymarine’s latest high tech and compact marine electronics equipment on board. The announcement was made at the Copenhagen Boat Show by Michael Krumbaek, Country Manager for Raymarine Danmark and Jonas Pedersen, Head of the Carbon3 project. This unique 40 foot long and 32 foot wide trimaran was built in Denmark and is Denmark’s fastest sail racing boat with speeds of around 32 knots.

At Seawork 2012, Raymarine, world leader in marine electronics, will showcase its new range of electronic equipment for the light commercial marine market - including the new e7, e95 and e125 multifunction displays, i70 / p70 instruments, AIS950 transceiver, CP450C ClearPulse™ CHIRP sonar and its gyro-stabilised thermal camera.

State-of-the-art sonar module offers anglers phenomenal fish detection, clarity, and depth performance. NASHUA, NH and MIAMI BEACH, FL. February 16th, 2012– Raymarine announced the launch of its new CP450C ClearPulse™ CHIRP sonar, a cutting edge black box fishfinder option for the all new Raymarine e-Series and c-Series line of multifunction displays.

Raymarine announced the newest addition to its family of thermal night vision products for boaters, the T470SC gyro-stabilised thermal camera.

Engineered with FLIR thermal imaging technology the T470SC is equipped with a high resolution, long-range thermal imager, a color low light visible TV camera with 10:1 optical zoom, and active gyro-stabilisation.

Raymarine announced today the launch of its new AIS950 Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceiver. This powerful new AIS device brings a new level of professional-grade features and performance to Raymarine’s line of AIS products. The AIS950 is a Class A Transceiver certified for installation on both SOLAS and sub SOLAS class vessels. A commercial grade product, the AIS950 is equally at home on workboats, law-enforcement craft, and on private yachts desiring an AIS device with professional grade features.

Raymarine announced the introduction of Voyage Planner PC software, a powerful, easy-to-use, route planning and data management software solution for Raymarine multifunction displays. Voyage Planner allows Raymarine owners to effortlessly manage waypoints and routes between their vessel’s multifunction display and their personal computer. Boaters can plan at home or bring their PC onboard and import and export waypoints and routes in real time, using the built-in Wi-Fi capability of Raymarine’s new c-Series and e-Series multifunction displays. 

Dusseldorf Boat Show is the venue for the world launch of Raymarine’s new mid and large format e series multifunctional displays. Taking place on Raymarine Deutschland Gmbh stand 11A42, these new e95 and e125 multifunction displays (MFD) follow on from the tremendous acclaim received by the compact e7. The two larger screen options have been eagerly awaited by Raymarine users, looking to enjoy the advanced power, expanded networking, and wireless connectivity of the HybridTouch™ e series, whose technical innovation and intuitive access to information and on-board system control has caught the imagination of boat owners. The two new screen sizes are also set to be available in a non-touch screen display; all the connectivity via button control heralding the new c series. 

Greg Wells, who joined Raymarine in June 2011 when the company acquired Tacktick, has been promoted to the role of EMEA OEM Sales Manager.

Greg is based at Raymarine’s UK headquarters in Fareham, Hampshire. With over six years of experience at Tacktick, Greg‘s new role will be to work with Raymarine’s European, Middl e East and African distributors and subsidiaries to develop and maintain key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) relationships in these regions. 

Raymarine, the world’s leading manufacturer of marine electronics, safety and communication products, has signed a Corporate Membership agreement with the World Cruising Club, the largest organiser of international sailing rallies in the world.

This new agreement sees Raymarine providing support for the seven annual rallies organised by the World Cruising Club (WCC) which sees over 450 boats and more than 2,000 people from 36 different countries taking part in worldwide events

The Pischel range of RIBs are being equipped with the latest in high technology electronics, with Raymarine’s new e7 HybridTouch multifunction display and ultra compact Ray49E VHF. Pischel’s R.I.B-LINE range is manufactured in Germany, and these high quality customised and bespoke RIBs are predominantly used as tenders to yachts and superyachts, as well as being popular with professional users.

Getting trapped by a sudden and severe snow storm is every driver’s nightmare. When the visibility suddenly drops, drivers are unable to see the road ahead and cars and their occupants are at the mercy of the elements.

Some countries are better prepared for such severe conditions but even in Norway, where snow covers the country for much of the winter, a sudden storm can catch anyone off guard.

Gulf Development Systems, Raymarine’s distributor in the United Arab Emirates will be supporting the Dubai pre-Owned Boat Show, taking place at Dubai Creek Marina from 17-19 November.

The event attracts buyers looking for pre-owned boats in the region, with space for craft up to 147 feet long on show in the water and on land. This is the second time that Raymarine has exhibited at the event, and this year will prove particularly exciting with the launch at the show of the new e7 multifunction display unit, i70 instruments and Raymarine’s hand held thermal night vision cameras. 

One of the first boats to be installed with Raymarine’s new e7 HybridTouch™ multifunction displays is the new Ferryside Independent Lifeboat. This custom built Ribcraft 6.4m lifeboat is a ‘declared facility’ and is responsible for answering 999 calls in the same way as the RNLI. The Ferryside lifeboats operate in the Carmarthenshire region, working in the extremely fast flowing and tidal waters of the Bristol Channel with its notorious mud flats and sinking sands. 

Sophisticated thermal imaging night vision technology is now available in a compact, hand-held camera format with the launch of Raymarine’s new TH Series. The new TH24 and TH32 Thermal Cameras are lightweight and easy-to-use, giving boaters the power to see clearly for up to a kilometre distance, even in total darkness. Priced from £1295 ex tax, these rugged, all-weather hand held cameras use the same proven FLIR thermal imaging technology as Raymarine’s top of the range fixed mount thermal night vision systems.

Raymarine announces the launch of its new i70 instrument and p70 and p70R autopilot control heads; stylish new-look controls and displays packed full of powerful features, stunning graphics and a highly intuitive user interface herald the Raymarine next generation. These products were launched globally at the 2011 Sydney Boat Show, and will be on display in the UK for the first time during the 2011 Southampton Boat Show. 

World-leading marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine will launch its revolutionary e7 multifunctional display (MFD) in the UK at the 2011 Southampton Boat Show, bringing advanced power, expanded networking, and wireless connectivity to boaters looking for the most technically innovative and intuitive way to access information and control on-board systems. The launch follows the global product launch at the Sydney Boat Show, and will be the first time the product has been seen in the UK.  

At midday, on Saturday 17th September, Raymarine UK, leading marine electronics manufacturer, will announce the winner of a special competition held in support of National Historic Ships, the official voice for historic vessels in the UK. Raymarine UK has donated over £4000-worth of prizes for the competition, which has helped to promote the use of electronic navigational equipment to increase safety at sea.

The Boat Parade will offer show visitors the opportunity to see the water around the marina come alive, as up to three times a day, a huge flotilla of boats - modern, vintage and iconic - cruise the marina. A number of the Raymarine Ambassadors, including Torpedalo, Banana Shark, Medusa, Jolly Olly and Wetwheels will fly the flag for Raymarine in the show’s special feature.

Jock Wishart and his five fellow oarsmen have achieved a world first by rowing 450 miles to reach the recognised (1996) position of the magnetic North Pole*. The ‘Old Pulteney Row to the Pole’ was an extreme feat of endurance, as the team rowed the specially designed ‘ice boat’ equipped with Raymarine’s safety, communications and navigational equipment to arrive at the Magnetic North Pole’s certified position of 78° 35.7N 104° 11.9W at 1230am GMT on 26th August 2011. 

Raymarine Ambassador Philip Meakins and his Sigma 38 Festina Lente has just had its new AIS650 installed in time to take part in the Rolex Fastnet Race. This year, the RORC rules has specified that all yachts competing in Categories O,1 and 2 are required to have an Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmitter on board. 

World-leading marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine launched its revolutionary e7 multifunctional display (MFD) at the 2011 Sydney Boat Show, bringing advanced power, expanded networking, and wireless connectivity to boaters looking for the most technically innovative and intuitive way to access information and control on-board systems.

Raymarine announces the launch of its new i70 instrument and p70 and p70R autopilot control heads; stylish new-look controls and displays packed full of powerful features, stunning graphics and a highly intuitive user interface herald the Raymarine next generation.

Raymarine UK, leading marine electronics manufacturer, has re-signed solo yacht racer Katie Miller as its latest Ambassador. Katie was the youngest woman to ever participate in the Ostar Trans-Atlantic single-handed race, and is now preparing to take part in the TwoStar Transatlantic race, a legendary double-handed race that has been resurrected for 2012. 

Sophisticated thermal imaging night vision technology is now available in a compact, hand-held camera format with the launch of Raymarine’s new TH Series. The new TH24 and TH32 Thermal Cameras are light weight and easy-to-use, giving boaters the power to see clearly for up to a kilometre distance, even in total darkness. 

Raymarine has announced the launch of its new AIS650 Class B AIS Transceiver, and the AIS350 AIS Receiver. Engineered for seamless integration with Raymarine multifunction navigation systems, the AIS650 and AIS350 products bring a new level of situational awareness and safety to sailing, cruising and fishing boats. 

Raymarine UK Limited, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of electronic products to the leisure marine market, has confirmed its acquisition of Belamarin AS and Belamarin AB, the Raymarine distribution companies for Norway and Sweden. Belamarin AS, headquartered in Rygge, Norway, is one of the longest-established Raymarine distributors. 

 Raymarine has announced the appointment of Maurizio Pedone as Country Manager for Raymarine Italia. Heading up the dedicated Raymarine organisation in Italy, his responsibility will include the sales, marketing and product support function within the region and in its associated territories which includes Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Greece and Malta.

One of the Netherland’s oldest and most respected yacht builders, Linssen Yachts, has confirmed an exclusive supply agreement with marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine. Linssen Yachts was established in 1949 and is a family business that has grown to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel motor yachts with dedicated importers in over 21 countries around the globe.