Racing out on the ocean, the wind can whip mercilessly and consistently, throwing an endless barrage of sea-spray and hurtling your craft faster than its sails and keel can handle. Other times, a swirling gust…
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When it comes to sailboat racing, the difference between winning & losing is the ability to adapt a carefully orchestrated plan to the ever-changing natural & competitive environment, faster than the competition. The key is having the right info at the right time. The Afterguard system provides this info by combining fighter style HUD with boat instrumentation data to give the best situational intelligence & performance metrics at a glance, on a small display mounted on sunglasses made for the harshest of environments.
StartSequence: at a glance the user will know with certainty how the boat is tracking to the start line, freeing the crew to concentrate on the speed build and competition for the perfect star. This is made possible by the intelligent time-to-kill metric that uses the boat’s current heading and speed to calculate the exact amount of time the boat must kill before crossing the line precisely at the gun.
Performance Dashboard: this displays the relevant information to any given crew member, from the helmsman to the trimmer. Metrics include boat speed, speed over ground, wind angle, wind speed, polar targets, heel and depth.
Virtual Tactician: this feature removes the guesswork associated with making a mark or clearing a boat. By tracking the user’s gaze and combining it with the system’s data the user will be able to make split second tactical decisions with relying on a hand bearing compass, lines marked on the deck or other basic means. Simply put, the user will be able to look at another boat and gauge whether they are ahead and whether there is room to cross.
Designer: Afterguard
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Show-stealing furniture upcycled from sail cloth
Impressive new Spanish designer Dvelas held court last week during Valencia Disseny Week as they promoted nautical furniture upcycled from vintage sail cloth at the show for young designer’s called Nude. The company’s creations come with a tag explaining the material’s source, from the manufacturer to the boat from which it was salvaged. Since it’s made from real sailing material, the furniture is guaranteed to stand up to outdoor wear and is a perfect way to spruce up your beachside home.
Despite basing their company in landlocked Pamplona, the brand takes inspiration from sailing culture and a love of sun and relaxation. Their pieces reflect a minimalist aesthetic and an eye for functionality. The Genois chair is a bean bag design with sail cloth that tightens to provide support while remaining somewhat free-form. Meanwhile, the company’s clean Vaurien design is a sunshade lounger made for beach use.
In addition to furniture, Dvelas also makes hangers from hemp rope and brass carabiners. The original suspended hanger has a pulley-based sister design which allows for raising and lowering of the hooks. While some might sit back after such a winning collection, Dvelas indicated (and we agree) that their best work was yet to come when they unveiled the Trimmer chair. Currently just a prototype, the effortlessly relaxed three-legged reading chair takes inspiration from the best of modern chair design.
As if Dvelas’s one-of-a-kind style wasn’t custom enough, the company allows you to send in your own sail to be made into one of their products. That way, while you may retire your old sail cloth, you need not abandon it entirely. Products are available online through the Dvelas web store.
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