Garmin’s Post

"Garmin instrumentation and technology are instrumental to American Magic. The quality and accuracy of the instruments allow for precision. When we are trying to win a game of inches in the hardest race, Garmin provides exactly what American Magic needs!" - Terry Hutchinson, American Magic Skipper and Read the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/d5Qp3ZTu

As promised last week, here‘s 2/3 part of interesting questions following to the Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. exclusive business aviation event hosted by  Amber Jet Group and Union Aviation. 1. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞? Typically, you only need 15-30 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 at the airport before departure, avoiding long security lines and crowded waiting areas. 2. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 12-16 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬?  Amber Jet have the right aircraft for you! Embraer Lineage 1000 can comfortably seat 19 passengers on board. For example, let’s plan for the easiest access to Courchevel 1850 or Chamonix. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 (𝐕𝐍𝐎) 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜 (𝐂𝐌𝐅) - estimated flight time is approximately 3,5 hours. Next, let’s take care of the bulky skiing equipment - unlike many business jets, the Lineage 1000 features a sizable, externally accessible cargo compartment. This allows for additional luggage, bulky sports equipment, or even specific business needs. 𝐒𝐨 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 - 𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥. #Embraer #businessjet #privateflying #AmberJet #UnionAviation 

In sailing, Velocity Made Good, or VMG, is key to winning races. VMG measures how quickly the boat is moving directly toward the upwind or downwind mark. Source: High-Performance Sailing Analyser

The Regatta : Les Sables D'Olonne - The Azores - departure today at 13h To follow up in live : https://lnkd.in/eDNcDAr3 General Presentation The "Les Sables d'Olonne - The Azores - Les Sables" (SAS) regatta is a solo transatlantic race, first held in 2006. This race is a key event for skippers of the Mini 6.50 class supported by Sames. At Sames, we are committed to sustainability and environmental protection. Sponsoring Ramon Ribera in this regatta reflects our support for sailing, an eco-friendly form of marine transport. Course and Proceedings The regatta starts in Les Sables d'Olonne. Competitors sail to Horta, on the island of Faial in the Azores archipelago, before returning to Les Sables d'Olonne. The course covers approximately 2540 nautical miles and is divided into two stages: 1. **Stage 1: Les Sables d'Olonne to Horta** - Skippers cover around 1270 nautical miles, facing the varied conditions of the North Atlantic. 2. **Stage 2: Horta to Les Sables d'Olonne** - After a short rest and possible repairs in Horta, sailors set off again for another 1270 nautical miles journey back to the Vendée coast. Boats and Participants The regatta is open to Mini 6.50 class boats, which are 6.50-meter monohull sailboats. These boats are known for their small size, lightness, and high speeds, making the race particularly demanding and technical. Participants are solo skippers. The regatta attracts sailors from various nationalities, including professional mariners and passionate amateurs eager to take on the Atlantic. Challenges and Stakes The regatta presents numerous challenges: - **Weather Conditions**: Skippers must navigate through often challenging weather conditions, including storms and strong winds. - **Navigation and Strategy**: The race requires excellent navigation and strategic skills to optimize trajectories and performance. - **Solitude and Resilience**: For solo participants, managing solitude and fatigue is crucial. They must remain vigilant and performant throughout the crossing. Importance of the Race The Les Sables d'Olonne - The Azores regatta is an important milestone in the career of Mini class skippers. It often serves as preparation for longer and more demanding races, such as the Mini Transat. Moreover, it promotes solo sailing and highlights the skill and determination of sailors. Conclusion The Les Sables d'Olonne - The Azores - Les Sables race is a test of endurance and skill, celebrating the spirit of adventure and maritime excellence. It is an iconic regatta that continues to attract and challenge the world's best sailors. #SAMES #LesSablesLesAçoresLesSables #Sailing #Sponsorship #Environment #Sustainability #marinetransport

"The Transat Québec St-Malo was a really fun race. There were three main parts to it - the exit of Le Saint-Laurent river which felt like a Figaro race... pretty intense, lots of decisions, current, the local wind effect - it was really challenging and really interesting with a backdrop of beautiful scenery.⛵️ "Then the transatlantic crossing in the next major part of the race. Very variable conditions with the weather changing a lot from one grib file to the next - you had to be really decisive with the decision making and then try and define your own logic in how you thought the weather was going to play out. It was pretty interesting for the whole fleet.🗺 "We made the option to dive south which was a bit longer in distance travelled, but we felt like it was a lower-risk option. It worked out well for us in the end, so we were really happy. We had quite a few challenges crossing the Atlantic. We had some technical issues, the major one was breaking a rudder, which meant we had to switch the rudder from side to side during the race to be able to spend time on the other tack. That was quite a big decision for us internally - to decide what to do and how to manage that. We managed to find a solution that worked for us, but obviously when we did that - we were never sure if we'd be able to finish the race. So we were obviously really happy to come out on top.🤩 "The third part of the race was entering the English Channel. The fleet compressed as we approached the European shoreline and it was back into intense racing again, 24 hours of light winds, local effects, current, making the right decisions. We had to sail the boat very differently because we were limping on only one rudder. That was a challenging aspect for us. Right up until the last five miles we weren't sure how we would deal with it, but then we had a nice finish into the end and a brilliant arrival into St Malo. A really fun race, I got on really well with the guys and I was really chuffed to get this result - a transatlantic race win in the Class 40 under my belt. I had a lot of fun, and learnt a lot from this type of boat racing in a really high standard of fleet.🙌 "Next for me, I'm still working with Clarisse Crémer and we're in preparation for her Vendée Globe. The other boat's currently in the workshop so right now it's the planning phase, getting all the technical equipment up to standard service, new sails - so I'm mainly working on that side of stuff for her, and the boat will be launched in September.⛵️ "So now it's time for me to take a bit of rest and I potentially have another big announcement to make, sometime in the coming month. So stay tuned!"😲 #Class40 #TransatQSM #Sail #Sailing

Mastering the art of picking up a mooring ball on a sailboat can initially seem daunting and challenging. Learn how to effortlessly secure a mooring and impress with your skills in this short video by Nautilus Sailing. Full video: https://shorturl.at/hloOS #SailingTips #MooringMastery #BoatingSkills #Howto

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A Real Deal For all Shanice’s who know their customers well. Have I caught your attention with my unusual boat? But work needs to be rewarded fairly. So let me start with the following consideration: • My boat is not intended for the mass market. • It's small, complicated and expensive - but really great to sail! I like to exaggerate that a little. Because if you recognise that, you have a great chance as an agency. Especially if you know your customers well. It's not every day that the average leisure skipper has the opportunity to spend a couple of days bolting across the water on a trimaran or even experience an adrenaline-fuelled sailing trip. It is something very special. And something special always sells particularly well. So if you have the necessary skills and actively offer this to your customers, you have excellent prospects of a booking - and enthusiastic sailors' hearts!

High-Performance Sailing Analyzer (HPSA): This is your core tool, using AI to analyze competition data, historical results, and performances to improve future sailing races. It uses data such as wind conditions, boat speed, tactics, and competitor behavior to predict and optimize sailing strategies. High-Performance Weather Analyzer: This GPT plays a crucial role in providing precise weather analysis, integrated into HPSA. Since weather conditions like wind speed, direction, wave height, and tides are critical for sailing, it’s designed to analyze weather forecasts, historical weather data, and real-time data to optimize strategies in real-time. These forecasts combine with the sailing analysis in HPSA to give a more holistic view of what needs to be considered before and during regattas. High-Performance Regatta Analyzer: This GPT tool specializes in analyzing regatta conditions and performances. It focuses on factors like competitors' tactics, course conditions, and how previous races have unfolded. It integrates with HPSA by providing data on competitors and regatta patterns, allowing HPSA to suggest dynamic and precise sailing strategies during competitions. How They Interact: Data Flow: The weather analysis from High-Performance Weather Analyzer flows directly into High Performance Sailing Analyzer to account for both historical and real-time weather conditions. This makes the sailing analysis more accurate and offers better optimization possibilities. Regatta Data from High-Performance Regatta Analyzer also integrates with HPSA to provide a deeper understanding of tactical movements and competitors' strategies in past and ongoing regattas. This allows HPSA to simulate and suggest the best course of action during competitions. Feedback Loop: When you use HPSA to evaluate a race or regatta, feedback from the weather analysis and regatta data improves future AI models. This means that the GPT-based systems learn from each other and from the results, making them more effective over time. This integration makes the entire system more accurate, continuously improving, and able to assist with both preparation and real-time decision-making during sailing races and regattas. The GPT´s can be accessed for free and we appreciate your feedback! https://lnkd.in/dUBxYcmR

After seeing this article published by IBI, I found important to share some thoughts about nautical world in general that includes all varieties of recreational and luxury yachting. I will keep focus on sailing as passionate and previous professional sailor. My whole career is based on boats and sailing touching the base with shipyards and marinas gathering charter industry, but highlighting sailing boat owners. I have also created company @sailmedyachting which promotes sailing with effort to create as much as possible pool of future sailors and boat owners pointing sailing boats. Why? Sailing is not only sport. Sailing is culture. Sailing is the most sustainable and ecological direction of moving that exists on earth. Sailing skills lead you to grow and explore creating crown of your experience and knowledge. Sailing moves you further on the next step of your quality in living. Sailing boats are most beautiful boats in marinas showing elegance and creative designs. If your horizons move in direction of sea and spending time on sea, sailing is the base that moves you further giving you the best possible start for your nautical skills. Sailing is not catamaran house on the sea. Sailing is not noisee and exhaust black smelling engines. Sailing is not weight of batteries. Sailing is not uncontrolled maintenance expense. Free yourself and start sailing! Keep it simple and use the power of moving that exists already from ancient times ! Save the earth!