» Gill Front and Side Zip PFD
Maintaining maximum comfort while sailing is a must, which is what Gill set out to achieve when designing their new front and side zip PFD range. USCG Type III approved and available in sizes from child to XX adult large, the PFD’s overarching feature is that it provides unrestricted freedom of movement when steering, trimming lines, hiking out, or moving around on deck. The choice of front or side zip entry allows sailors to choose the best fit for their type of sailing—with dinghy sailors preferring the side zip and bigger boat sailors liking the front zip. Made with 100% nylon and PE foam, each PFD has a zipper pocket, and adjustment points at the torso and shoulders with neoprene padding. Each style is available in colors orange or steel.
Price: $99.95 » www.gillmarine.com
» Velocitek RTK Puck
California-based performance instrument maker, Velocitek, recently announced the launch of their RTK Puck. A stern-mounted RTK GPS receiver, the instrument delivers racing sailors pingless distance to start, synchronized time to start, position, and heading with unprecedented accuracy. Developed with the help of the New York Yacht Club and St. Francis Yacht Club, the Velocitek RTK Puck sets a new standard for race management. The system utilizes RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS technology to achieve an astonishing 1.8 cm positional accuracy—far surpassing the tolerances of conventional systems, which can vary by up to 1 meter. With wired and wireless options, the RTK Puck is versatile, reliable, and designed for events ranging from local club series to world championships.
Price: N/A » www.velocitek.com
» Isle Switch SUP-Kayak
Dreaming of summer paddling adventures? This SUP-Kayak combo might be a great new toy to get you out on the water. Isle Surf and SUP’s 11-foot-6-inch Switch is a super-stable and incredibly versatile paddleboard-kayak hybrid complete package. Their patent-pending “Isle-Link” connect stem runs the length of both rails for installing the included kayak seat and footrest, or other accessories exactly where you want them. Easy to set up and use, the board weighs in at just 19 pounds, making it the lightest inflatable paddleboard-kayak hybrid on the market. A full-coverage soft and grippy traction pad opens up the entire deck for yoga, pets, kids, and lounging, and the PowerFuse welded rails are constructed to virtually eliminate air-leakage and extend the lifespan of the board.
Price: $696 » www.islesurfandsup.com
