INDUSTRY ROUND-UP GARMIN SUPPORTS THE J/111 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, has announced its title sponsorship of the J/111 World Championships, the biggest regatta for J111 owners now in its third year.
The J/111 Garmin World Championships 2016 is being hosted by the Island Sailing Club (ISC) in the heart of Cowes and will take place between 1st - 4th August. It will be attended by teams from across the globe, from Australia and the US, to the Netherlands and the UK.
Garmin will also be providing competition winners with some of their latest and most innovative products, including the quatix 3 smartwatch (RRP £469.99), vivoactive HR smartwatch (RRP £209.99), vivofit fitness tracker (RRP £69.99), and the handheld GPS 73 (RRP £139.99).
At Garmin we know that having the right equipment on board can help to really make the most of your time on the water, whether it’s racing in a world championship or taking it easy on a Sunday afternoon. We are proud to be part of the biggest regatta of the year for J/111 owners and look forward to crowning the winner
of the J/111 Garmin World Championships 2016!
Gail Cook, UK & Ireland Marketing Communications Manager at Garmin.
The ISC Sailing Secretary Chris Thomas, said: “The ISC is delighted to welcome Garmin as title sponsors to the J/111 World Championships and we look forward to working with them to the success of the week.”
For J111 sailors who demand quality, precision and total integration, the Garmin GNX™ 120 high precision 7 inch large format instrument, creates a beautiful “glass mast” display with superior readability day and night. It allows seamless sharing of sailing data between Garmin devices and is
controlled from a compatible GNX keypad. The J111 Journeymaker III has recently had one fitted and will be competing in the championships.
Included in the 2016 program for the J/111 Garmin World Championships 2016 will be a welcome party, an owners’ supper at the Sir Max Aitken Museum and a farewell party following the final prize giving and presentation of the new J/111 World Champion.
For more information, visit the website:
www.sites.google.com/site j111worlds2016
To find out more about Garmin’s innovative product ranges, please visit:
www.garmin.com
SEAWORK MARITIME PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2016 - JOHN HAYNES
The Seawork Maritime Professional of the Year award celebrates exemplary individuals within the maritime sector. The Maritime Professional of the Year 2016 winner is John Haynes, Managing Director of UK company Shock Mitigation.
He was nominated by James Ellison, who said, ‘John Haynes is a thought leader in the high speed craft, shock mitigation and hybrid marine power sectors with a unique ability to engage and create momentum globally. John has a passion for these sectors, rooted in his own maritime background. He has a genuine vision of improving people’s lives on boats. His work with over 100 organisations is testament to this.’
James Ellison added, ‘John provides professional end-user organisations, boat builders and equipment manufacturers with relevant subject matter expertise plus an independent overview of how the sub IMO fast boat sector is rapidly changing worldwide. His subject matter expertise includes 30 years training, consultancy and strategic product development. He is also the founder of the RIB and High Speed Craft Directory that brings together boats, equipment and technology for the professional sector.’
He has chaired technical conferences ranging from ‘The Future Of Wind Farm Support Vessels’ to ‘Fast Interception and Riverine Operations’. He has written numerous papers on future requirements
and new technology. He is known for organising workshops with high level panel discussions to help solve industry issues. In 2015 he set up a working group to assist the MCA create a Marine Guidance Note for lithium-ion and energy storage on vessels. His hybrid concept ‘The Hour Of Power’, combining diesel - battery - electric, has the potential to reduce fuel consumption and emissions for vessels worldwide.
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