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• 15 April 2009
  Round the Island Race weather briefing – plan ahead with Raymarine
  

  Raymarine, race partner of the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, is once again offering competitors the opportunity to receive weather and tidal information via free SMS text messages and/or email. In addition to this popular service, there will be a full and detailed weather briefing at the Island Sailing Club, Cowes at 1800 on 19 June for competitors, club race officers and safety boat crews.

  Raymarine has teamed up with renowned marine meteorologist Chris Tibbs to provide daily weather briefings during the run up to race day, enabling crews to see the developing weather patterns up to the start of the race. Downloads will be available from 17 June, giving entrants useful information on weather and tide patterns prior to the race. Chris will also present the full weather briefing on the eve of the race, providing the weather forecast for the race day, complete with the progression of tides, currents, wind speed and direction for the Isle of Wight and surrounding waters.

  The race, which takes place on 20 June this year, is the largest and most spectacular yacht race of its kind in the world, enjoyed by top professionals and newcomers alike. Attracting over 1,700 boats and 16,000 sailors, it is vital that competitors know what to expect from weather and tides.

  To receive email or SMS weather alerts, log onto http://www.raymarine.co.uk/rtir.

• 15 April 2009
  AIS400 From Digital Yacht
  

  Digital Yacht has launched a new high performance dual channel AIS receiver called the AIS400. AIS receivers pick up signals from any vessel equipped with an AIS Class A or B transponder (mandatory on vessels over 300GRT) and send the vessel’s identity, position, course and speed over VHF frequencies. Hook up an AIS receiver to a compatible plotter and you’ll see an overlay of nearby targets typically up to 20-30NM. It’s like adding radar to your chart plotter with the added bonus of positive identification. The AIS400 has connections for both a regular chart plotter via NMEA and also a USB connection for a PC based plotter system such as Maxsea, Seapro, Maptech and Nobeltec.

  The AIS400 also incorporates its own GPS receiver which means it can act as a GPS sensor and position information can be combined with the AIS target data onto the USB and NMEA outputs. This allows it to act as a position sensor for navigation systems as well as an AIS receiver.

  AIS target data is transmitted on two frequencies. Most AIS receivers in the market place today are single channel units which multiplex or fast switch between the two frequencies. This can lead to target drop out with a worst case scenario of a Class B target dropping out for up to one minute before being re-acquired. The AIS400 is a true dual channel unit with two individual, highly sensitive receivers to ensure constant monitoring of targets.

  Digital Yacht has also offered an upgrade route for the receiver to a full function Class B transponder – sending data too! Users can send back their AIS400 receiver and for a relatively small (£150) upgrade fee turn their AIS receiver into a full type approved, Class B AIS transponder. Credit crunch, upgradable AIS!

  The unit measures 255 x 120 x 35mm and is priced at £349.99 including VAT.

  For further details, contact Digital Yacht on 01179 554474 or visit: www.digitalyacht.co.uk

• 3 April 2009
  A few places remain on Marine Electronics Installer course
  

  This is your last chance to book on the Marine Electronics Installer course, taking place on 7 and 8 April 2009 at Marine House, Egham.

  The course, designed by BMEA in conjunction with NMEA, is a pilot of the Basic Marine Electronics Installer Course and acts as an introduction to marine electronics installation; clarifying and defining competent installation practices. Topics include ground systems, electrical systems, equipment installation and data communications.

  The price is £125 + VAT (BMF members) and £199 +VAT (non members) for the two days.

  Book before Friday 3 April to receive pre-course material. Please click here for more information or contact Liv Whetmore on (01784) 223631 or e-mail:  lwhetmore@britishmarine.co.uk.

• 3 April 2009
  Business Link offers free guide to doing business in tough times
  

  Business Link is offering UK businesses a free 24 page ‘Guide to doing business in tough times’. The booklet focuses on the measures which small and medium sized firms can take in response to the current economic downturn. The Guide offers practical suggestions in areas such as finance, planning, operations and customers.

   The Guide offers tips and ideas for immediate action and recommends steps to take in the longer term. It also outlines further sources of information and online web tools available on the Business Link website.

  Marine South East members can download the free ‘Guide to doing business in tough times’ at http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/general/ or phone the Business Link regional marketing team on 01483 713343 to request a copy by post.

  Deborah Wyatt, Business Link, explains, “Because we speak to hundreds of business owners and managers each week, we know that cash flow and finding new customers are top concerns. This short Guide has been produced with every day business issues in mind and gives some really practical solutions which can be implemented quickly and more ideas to support the business in the longer term.”

  Business owners can also book a business review ‘Health Check’ with a local Business Link Adviser. For more information, call 0845 600 9 006.

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