Arriving for Spring 2022, Zhik’s new CST500™ performance coastal range integrates a variety of weight-saving, ergonomic and comfort improving features. Comprising of a highly breathable jacket, smock and salopettes that offer excellent versatility, CST500 is designed to enhance movement and provide low bulk protection for a range of boating activities and conditions. Made from Zhik’s highly breathable, lightweight 3-layer Aroshell® fabric technology throughout, CST500 introduces new Zithane® fused reinforcement technology. This highly durable material is an evolution of traditional heavier denier reinforcement panels for knee and rear abrasion protection.  Zithane® was extensively tested during the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race on

New Feature-Rich Satellite Vessel Tracking System to Monitor Vessels Around the World with Robust Connectivity, Security and Control    Blue Guard Innovations (BGI), a global provider of remote boat monitoring and control solutions, announced a major addition to their Smart Skipper™ system. Delivering real-time satellite tracking and geofence alerts, the Track Mate works in conjunction with Automatic Identification Services (AIS) global satellite transponders to activate tracking at the first indication of theft.    Track Mate seamlessly integrates with Smart Skipper, enabling users to configure their system and remotely arm and disarm security functions. Real-time alert notifications and automatic AIS activation

Seatronx, manufacturer and distributor of rugged electronics catering specifically to the military, maritime and industrial markets, recently announced the new SURFVISION HD+. Ideal for the weekend enthusiast or professional anglers alike, SURFVISION HD+ is powered by Seatronx with Hilton’s Sat2Nav and is the ultimate fishing camera, mapping center and vessel security system combined into a single, compact DC powered unit.      The SURFVISION HD+ is a marine-grade video system that allows up to four cameras to continuously record all catches and cruising activity. It will record in high definition and mark all catches and events seamlessly. The free SURFVISION

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), recently introduced Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) with Bow Thruster, the industry’s first outboard joystick system with full and seamless integration of a bow thruster. With Mercury outboards now being used on very large boats, this innovative, integrated new system provides the ability to precisely maneuver those large vessels with the same authority and intuitiveness as smaller joystick-controlled boats. The system is also an enabler for future implementation of more automated vessel control as part of Brunswick’s ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification and Shared access) strategy.    Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO)

New Special Markets Group to Tailor Harman Kardon, Infinity and JBL Brand Audio Equipment to the Boating Industry   HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer, professional, and enterprise markets, recently announced it has launched a new group of their OEM Special Markets business to directly focus attention on its existing marine brands, Infinity® and JBL®, as well as to launch Harman Kardon® into the marine market – Harman Kardon Marine.   HARMAN’s legendary brands have been introducing important innovations in audio for more than 65 years, and