Sailing circumnavigation assisted by Barrett Communications
Barrett Communications will support yachtsman Jon Sanders as he undertakes his 10th circumnavigation of the world.
Sanders left the port of Fremantle with high-frequency (HF) radio equipment and technical support supplied by Barrett to assist with his long-distance communications whilst at sea.
The Barrett 2050 HF transceiver and 911 antenna tuner will be used for long-distance communications including yacht race schedule procedures, receiving weather reports and emergency communications if required. Sanders reported that despite being previously unfamiliar with the transceiver, he has already found it very intuitive and easy to use in pre-voyage testing and has required minimal training.
The circumnavigation will include two formal races, including The Dirk Hartog Yacht Race 2016 and the 2017 Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Race. The Dirk Hartog will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the landing by Dutch voyagers on Australian shores, while the 2017 Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Race covers 3600 nautical miles across the South Atlantic.
Barrett has long been associated with and supported all sailing clubs in Western Australia and has previously supported other Perth yacht sailors in their global circumnavigations.
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