by Natalie | Dec 21, 2020 | Tech Talk
Short of space flight, a 40,000km non-stop singlehanded yacht race around the world represents one of the toughest human-mechanical challenges that can be undertaken. Sadly this often comes with a high attrition rate. Over the last eight editions of the Vendée Globe...
by Natalie | Dec 14, 2020 | Features, Tech Talk
We all look forward to different things in the festive season, don’t we? Some of us are already picturing the delight of snuggling up around an open fire alongside the Christmas tree with our family and friends, in our bubble. Others might also be going for a fun,...
by Natalie | Dec 8, 2020 | Tech Talk
With just over two months to go, why is nobody taking action? We are, of course, referring to the upcoming IMO2021 regulations regarding cyber risk management requiring compliance by 1 January 2021, or no later than the first annual vessel verification and audit....
by Natalie | Nov 30, 2020 | Tech Talk
When Xavier Raich, launched Tallamar all he had so the legend goes was a rucksack on his back and a lot of belief. That was in 1994. Now with the headquarters based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain with 14 employees and an order book full. They sell, install and repair...
by Natalie | Nov 23, 2020 | Tech Talk
Mobile internet technology is progressing at unprecedented speeds and the sheer variety of concepts out there quickly lets one lose sight of what is right for each situation. Yachting has some core 4G / 5G requirements to solutions compared to commercial maritime,...
by Natalie | Nov 16, 2020 | Tech Talk
Communicating between crew, management, shipyards, contractors, and other parties can be complicated and stressful. But in the age of technology, it doesn’t have to be. Developed by yacht crew for yachting professionals, Pinpoint Works is an interactive work list and...