Leading marine electronics manufacturer B&G is happy to announce that it is offering race support to both the organisers and participants of the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race, which began on the 5th November in Alicante, Spain.

B&G Zeus multifunction displays

Since the inception of the world-renowned Volvo Ocean Race, all Open 70 yachts taking part have relied on marine electronic equipment from leading manufacturer B&G to give them the knowledge to compete successfully in the race, and this is set to continue throughout the 2011 race.

This year, not only have all competing race teams got B&G equipment onboard, the Race Control Centre and committee boats are also fully fitted with an array of B&G electronic equipment ranging from the sailing-specific Zeus multifunction display unit, to the H3000 Hercules Data Processor and the ultra-bright HV 30/30 instrument display screens.

B&G will also be supplying onboard race support to entrants at all of the Race Ports from Abu Dhabi to Miami, ensuring that competitors are getting the most out of their B&G systems.

Alan Davis, Product Line Director for B&G, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Volvo Ocean Race. Both B&G and the race organisers have worked together for a number of years to ensure that participants have the knowledge they need at their fingertips.”

“In a race as high profile and dangerous as this one, it is essential that Race Control is up to date with conditions and the latest race information, which is why we have supplied a number of systems to provide race data and help with analysis – this also allows the world’s media to keep a finger on the pulse of the most exciting race in the calendar.”