Smooth sailing - and all smiles - with Simrad



4:18 AM Thu 17 Jun 2010 GMT
'Simrad brand manager Estelle Baldry (right) with teenage solo sailor Jessica Watson, following her successful circumnavigation of the world in the Simrad-equipped Ella's Pink Lady.' Sandman PR Click Here to view large photo
Teenage solo sailor Jessica Watson relied on a full suite of Simrad marine electronics during her successful circumnavigation of the world. Specifically, her now famous 10m yacht Ella's Pink Lady was fitted with Simrad's: . NX40 - multifunction navigation system; . BR24 Broadband Radar - the world's first recreational marine FMCW radome; . NAIS-300 - Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS); . AP24 - highly-advanced autopilot; . TP32 - reliable and precise tillerpilot; . IS20 WIND - for superior accuracy and fast reaction time; . IS20 COMBI (x2) - providing data including speed, depth, temperature, trip log, etc; . RD68 ...


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