AIS systems are a must for ocean sailors

AIS systems for ocean sailors

I recently came across this article about a very lucky ocean sailing couple and it really brings home the importance of using and  AIS receiver when sailing ocean passages particularly at night. This couple we obviously very lucky to have been saved. I suspect if they had had an aisWatchmate VMR750  it is unlikely they would have been in this position to start with, one can always be wise with hindsight, but it goes to show that the accolades afforded Vespermarine‘s  WatchMate are well heeded.

Check out the story at Sail World in the link below and see what you think.

http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/index.cfm?nid=74229&rid=11

Thanks to sail-world from brining this to our attention.

Good sailing

Tony Cardew

www.aquatronics.com.au