ACR Electronics emergency beacons are designed with one purpose: to save lives.

Apr 30, 2024

An all-encompassing and dependable set of vital resources, ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS RLS EPIRB Survival Kits ensure security and survival in waterborne emergencies. The most advanced EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) available, the ACR GlobalFix V5 EPIRB combines 406 MHz satellite connectivity with Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality.

The Base kit features the GlobalFIX V5 AIS CAT. 2 EPIRB and the RapidDitch Express Bag. The Plus kit features the GlobalFIX V5 AIS CAT. 2 EPIRB, RapidDitch Express Bag, HemiLight™3, C-Strobe H2O SOLAS Strobe Light, Signal Mirror and WW-3 Res-Q™ Whistle. The Premium kit features the GlobalFIX V5 AIS Cat. 2 EPIRB with Return Link Service and NFC Mobile App, ResQlink View RLS PLB 435, ResQflare Electronic Distress Flare (USCG Certified), FireFly PRO Waterbug (SOLAS Approved Strobe Light with Built-In Water Activation), RapidDitch Express Bag, HemiLight™3, Signal Mirror and WW-3 Res-Q™ Whistle.

For more information, visit https://www.acrartex.com/products/globalfix-v5-survival-kits.

Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs)

The 2025 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) were held on Sunday, January 18 at the National Yacht Club in Toronto. At this gala event the Canadian Safe Boating Council, its members and stakeholders in recreational boating safety assembled to honour the people, programs, organizations and marinas that help to make boating in Canada safer…

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Monterey Expands Its Industry Leading Elite Series with The Elite 23, 34 and 38

Monterey Boats has announced the introduction of the new Elite 23, expanding its industry-leading Elite series of premium adventure boats. The addition brings the lineup of 23 to 30-feet reinforcing Monterey’s leadership across key size categories and building on the rapid retail growth of its premium bow rider offering, with the Elite 34 and Elite 38 models scheduled to follow in the summer and fall of this year.

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