In the present difficult economic climate, it has often been difficult for companies to provide help - so what has been provided is that much more appreciated!
Companies donating services and equipment for nonstop attempt 2012-13
a variety of equipment is on board, including radar, plotter and hydraulic autopilot (T3). The UK HQ team have been very supportive and helpful and are always quick to try to resolve any problems, including whilst on passage. Their autopilot has behaved well in bad sea conditions and the plotters have many useful features.
EPIRB and also ACR's new floating, waterproof ResQLink+ Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) together with a Rapid Ditch Bag. International Safety Products (ISP) have donated a comfortable 'self-righting' life-jacket with face protection and strobe light.
Other Companies giving help:
I'd like to thank the following companies for their ongoing help and support, which is very much appreciated:
Jeckell's Sailmakers
Navionics (UK / Italy)
Simrad/Navico
Hydrovane
Brunton's Propellers
Ocean Safety
Icom UK
IMP
Force 4 Chandlery
Andark
Eberspacher
Yachting Sports UK Ltd
Stellar Systems Solutions