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Wins for yachts fitted with A+T and Smart Green Shipping

by A+T Instruments 24 Oct 01:44 PDT
Back to back victories in the 12m class at Regates Royales in Cannes for SY Crusader © SY Crusader

A big congratulations to Sir Richard Matthews, James Bolingbroke and Andy Green for their back to back victories in the 12m class at Regates Royales in Cannes and Les Voiles de St-Tropez.

SY Crusader, originally built by Graham Walker for the 1987 Americas Cup in Fremantle, has recently been fitted a complete set of A+T Instruments.

HOT OFF THE PRESS Congratulations to Carl-Peter Forster and navigator Josh Weber on the TP52 Red Bandit winning this years challenging Middle Sea Race. Red Bandit is fully equipped with A+T Instruments under the coordination of coach and navigation specialist Marcel Korte, himself navigating Black Jack in the race.  While much of the fleet is still at sea, Red Bandit is safely in Malta and none of the chasing pack can now topple them from winning IRC overall.


Smart Green Shipping

A+T is thrilled to support the development of Smart Green Shippings FastRig wing sail for commercial ships.

We have provided the wind sensors and processor for this innovative project. This integrates wind measurement from the wing with wing rotation, vessel heading and speed to measure all of the inputs for evaluating the wings performance.

Following extensive land-based testing at Hunterston in Scotland, the first FastRig wing sail is now installed on the Pacific Grebe, an NTS owned, UK flagged, nuclear waste carrier, chartered by SGS to undertake full scale sea trials. The ship was chosen to demonstrate that FastRigs can be quickly installed on the most technically challenging ships, and as she is not carrying any cargo SGS and the University of Southampton can conduct formal sea trials using the International Towing Tank Conference approved wind-assist testing protocols - the first commercially available wind-assist technology to do so.

One of the key innovations A+T brings to this project is our advanced wind sensor featuring a in-built 6 axis accelerometer. While this is designed to compensate for masthead motion on high performance race boats, it is being used in this application to measure and log, at 100 Hz, all of the accelerations at high and low frequencies in the wing.

Data is being validated by University of Southampton with Houlder collecting data from the ship. University of Southampton Wolfson Units Dr Martyn Prince added: There are wind-assist technologies in development but few have had their predicted fuel savings independently verified at sea. Wind power harnessed using well-engineered equipment and backed by data provided by these predictive tools offers one of the most effective ways for the sector to reduce emissions.

METS, 19-21 November

Its that time of year again! METS - the greatest marine equipment show on earth is upon us. A+T once again will be present in the Superyacht Hall, stand 10.512.

While open only to the trade, A+T can supply tickets for owners, captains and engineers interested in exploring the full array of equipment on display. Of course, wed also be delighted to discuss your electronics over a coffee, beer of glass of our famous Rum Jungle rum.

A+T knowledgeably answered all my technical questions to allow a better wind sensor transition. They provided great support and dispatched the order quickly. Highly recommended! Bill Kneller

Recruitment: Sailing, Electronics & Navigation -
The Perfect Career?

A+T Instruments is expanding and looking for energetic and driven sailors interested in becoming instrument specialists.

We produce the highest quality instruments for superyachts and racing markets supported by excellent service.

The role involves traveling the regatta circuit, providing support and developing sales relationships, with time spent working from home or our office between events. Professional sailing is encouraged.

The is a senior role, offering the chance to take on management responsibilities and potentially acquire an ownership stake in a fast growing company at the forefront of yachting technology.

Interested parties please contact Hugh Agnew +44 7860181277

For help with instrumentation, parts, spares or upgrades - whether or not youre already an A+T customer - please feel free to call or email us - Were here to help!

Wishing you all happy and successful sailing over the coming weeks.

Best wishes,

The A+T Instruments Team

I had an excellent experience with A+T Instruments. Their customer service is outstanding, and their products are top-notch. The team was knowledgeable and helpful, ensuring I got exactly what I needed. Highly recommend! Joan Lorenzo

Servicing and Upgrades

Send your wind sensors, displays and other instruments to A+T for servicing. We can refurbish and have them returned to you, no need to purchase new. We will repair, in many cases, upgrade your existing equipment.

You can get all the parts you need to service and refit your wind instruments or send the whole unit to us as we are happy to check, service and upgrade for you.

We keep all wind instruments in stock available for same day shipping.

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