A+T Instruments are onboard for Caribbean Regattas

by A+T Instruments 19 Feb 09:00 PST

A+T Instruments are onboard for Caribbean Regattas © A+T Instruments

Deliveries, set-up and advice coming to Antigua and St Barths

With Caribbean racing season just on the horizon, our Head of Sales Pete Simmonds is heading out to take part and is happy to bring your new orders or replacements with him. Petes taking part in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge and St Barths Bucket. As well as bringing along your new units, hell be on-hand to visit boats and help with set-ups and support for any of your wind instrument issues, even if theyre not A+T. If youre considering an upgrade, its an ideal time to get Pete onboard to look through what you need to optimise your system and performance. He will be carrying the new BFD demo unit demo unit (A+Ts large colour display) so you can see so you can see it in action. You can contact him here sales@aandtinstruments.com call or WhatsApp him on +44 7557 915172 or find him onboard SY Adela in Antigua and St Barths where hell be the navigator.

A+T onboard for Caribbean regattas

Were wishing all boats with A+T on board good luck for the racing! Theyll be safe in the knowledge they have the toughest and most accurate equipment on the market working hard to make them winners.

SY Rebecca SY Adela SY Hummingbird SY Freya SY Hyperion

SY Panthalassa SY Ravenger SY Rosehearty SY Symmetry

SY Velsheda SY Whisper SY Wisp SY Q SY Black Pearl

SY Aurelius SY Gitana SY Action

A+T joins SYRA

The SuperYachtRacing Association (SYRA) is a non-profit organisation established back in 2011 for everyone in the superyacht industry who takes part in regattas - from owners and captains to suppliers. Were pleased to say A+T has now joined SYRA and is looking forward to playing a part in the organisations future.

Many of our staff here at A+T are passionate sailors with substantial superyacht experience and were delighted to be joining SYRA, said one of A+Ts Founder Directors Hugh Agnew. We set up A+T ten years ago with the commitment to make the best instruments on the market. Theyre now helping hundreds of superyachts to peak performance in races all over the world. We are pleased to be able to add our voice to the SYRA and committed to encouraging fair superyacht racing at the highest level.

Strong launch for A+T in 2025

Weve had a fantastic start to 2025, and it looks like its going to be a year to remember.

January was one of our most successful months ever with orders going out to shipyards in Holland and other newbuilds.

SY Lucky set a new record and line honours for the RORC Transatlantic Race with the help of an A+T wind sensor. She crossed the finish line in Grenada on Monday 20th January at 09:19:41 UTC taking the Monohull Line Honours and winning the IMA Transatlantic Trophy. Lucky has provisionally beaten the Monohull Race Record eclipsing VPLP 100 Comanches 2022 record run by more than one hour. Photo credit: James Mitchell/RORC

Meanwhile there were A+T wind sensors aplenty onboard high profile Vendee Globe finishers. Were currently checking through the numbers more on this in our next newsletter and on social media, but were already receiving re-orders for new orders for the upcoming IMOCA season. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

A+Ts large colour display replacement for Sailmon

With the news that Sailmon displays are being discontinued, weve seen an uptick in enquiries about our large colour displays as well as our processors. The good news is A+T can replace these and you can see how great the BFD displays look on these photos taken on SY Bullitt. Our processors are also compatible with multiple interfaces and easily installed with a few modifications. If youd like to chat through possibilities, email sales@aandtinstruments.com

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Times have changed!

Head of Sales Pete Simmonds made his first trip back to Malta since starting his yachting career there in 1990. Pete joined 1929 Fife SY Belle Aventure as a green deckhand and made his first return visit in January meeting captains and A+T dealers. Back then we had a few analogue gauges and you were still really sailing with the wind in your face as a guide, said Pete. Now A+Ts wind instruments deliver an ultra-reliable, incredibly accurate feed that we could only have dreamed of back then. Times have changed!

Recruitment: tell the world about A+T

A+T Instruments is expanding and were advertising for a new Marketing Manager to tell the world about us. Its a hybrid role at our Lymington office with some travel. Were looking for a multi-tasker with excellent skills across digital and traditional marketing channels, events, SEO and website, film-making and more. Strong project management skills are a must as youll be overseeing freelance and agency input as well. Ideally wed also love someone with an understanding of the yachting industry and the technology landscape. Its a big role and an exciting time in our 10th anniversary year.

Were also looking for Technical Support, a role which offers a marvellous opportunity to go sailing, travel the world and work at the high-end of instrument technology for someone with an exceptional level of expertise. And an additional Sales Executive to work with our Head of Sales Pete Simmonds. Again another fantastic opportunity to travel and enjoy regattas, as well as the potential to continue professional sailing, for the right person with a great yachting contacts book and who speaks our customers language.

To find out more telephone +44 01590 718182 or email info@aandtinstruments.com

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Having been a lifelong users of B&G it was a big decision to start using A+T. Having started the changeover I could not be happier. They seamlessly work with the B&G we have on board and I am happy to start the process of upgrade all over the yacht. Congratulations. A product that really works.

Capt Mark Stevens

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.

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