Lowtide Velocitek has announced the release


of the Velocitek ProStart. The ProStart is the first self-contained sailing instrument designed specifically to provide accurate di s tanc e - to- l ine measurements. The ProStart’s


ultra-simple user interface is designed to minimize crew distractions during high-stress start sequences. The front of the ProStart is reserved for


Navigating at night is safer and


easier with the handheld Titan Binocular from OceanView Technologies. Unlike thermal cameras, OceanView's Titan Series Digital Low-Light Night-Vision Binocular can see through glass and isinglass, making it simple to plot a course and inspect surrounding waters without heading outside to the deck. It's ideal for sea or land surveillance, long- range object detection and navigation. Different from traditional low-light


cameras, the Titan's IR Illuminator uses an IR frequency that when switched on makes the low-light image discernible in total darkness. In these conditions, the Titan's removable IR illuminator enables users to see objects up to 1,640' away. Powered by rechargeable batteries, the


Well it happened, the boat sank and


you are in a raft somewhere. You light a pyrotechnic hand held flare and it burns for about a minute. sparks are flying and your night vision is shot. If you are lucky you did not burn yourself or the raft so you sit back and wait thinking the common thought shared by all survivors, “My flares burned out and I wonder if anyone saw it.” With a Rescue Laser Flare you


could have left the Pyrotechnics in the bag just to be legal and used the big fan angle laser projection to signal SOS to passing boats, onshore residences and especially aircraft. Unlike a laser pointer the Rescue Laser Flare projects an expanding fan angle of light capable of hitting everyone in Seattle with one sweep, a simple SOS signal motion will get the phones ringing. All aircraft are


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the three most important start-related buttons: the pin, boat and timer sync. buttons. The large size of these buttons makes them easy to press, even with gloved hands and easy to find in the midst of chaos. Af t e r t h e


start, the ProStart a u t oma t i c a l l y


switches to showing speed and heading. It also features a


wind shift indicator that


Titan can operate over a wide range of lighting conditions without having to adjust contrast or brightness. Incorporating the latest Closed


Coupled Device (CCD) technology, the digital binocular can be used day or night without damage to the device. An anti-blooming system helps reduce any loss of the image at night, even when a bright light source is in range. Offering tireless viewing with both


eyes, images can be seen through two comfortable rubber eyepieces displayed


automatically locks on to your tack angle and shows lifts and headers on a bar graph that runs around the perimeter of the device’s over-sized LCD display. In addition to providing easy to


use real-time feedback, the ProStart automatically records a rolling 30 hour GPS data log of the user's most recent races and training sessions. The ProStart works with Velocitek's SpeedPlay race replay software, allowing racers to combine their GPS data with other boats and create race replays superimposed on a map background. Contact Velocitek at www.velocitek.com


on a large, 2.5", high-resolution TFT-LCD monitor and can be recorded using an on-unit RCA input to DVR. Convenient fingertip controls adjust contrast, brightness and sharpness and are viewed on the LCD monitor. A cost-effective alternative to typical night vision cameras and devices, the Titan Series is offered in 8X magnification, 11X magnification


and VARIO with variable


magnification of 0.6X-8X models. Contact OceanView Technologies


www.nightboating.com.


required by the FAA to immediately report any laser sighting. There are many utility advantages of


the Rescue Laser Flare over Pyrotechnics, one important feature is the long distance detection capabilities for locating retro- reflective tapes found on life jackets. This is invaluable for locating and keep- ing a man overboard in sight, kayakers use them to avoid collisions with other boaters and you can carry them on an aircraft when traveling. This is not a new product, it has been tested, accepted and carried by all branches of the military. It is in the hands of thousands of sailors around the world and it needs to be in yours. It is not yet a replacement for the required pyrotechnic flares. Go to www.greatlandlaser.com for complete information.


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