Tacktick’s wireless, solar powered instruments have been installed on the VOR Telefonica team support ribs to provide invaluable on-the-water wind speed and direction information for the inshore race series at each stopover port.

Tacktick’s unique combination of wireless and solar powered technology offers the ideal solution for providing clear, accurate wind speed and direction data on the support ribs for use by each of the Telefonica teams in their inshore race series. Being both wireless and solar powered, Tacktick’s high performance instruments can be fitted in minutes, without the need for batteries and with the added bonus of being totally portable between the support ribs.

Being 100% waterproof and submersible to 10m, Tacktick Micronet instruments are ideal for open boats such as ribs; delivering reliable information right by the steering wheel. Designed for the harsh dinghy and sports boat market, Tacktick instruments excel in the tough and rugged environment, as well as providing clear and accurate data.

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By Sarah Johnson, Tacktick