Vakaros acquires Sailmon Instruments from North Technology Group
Vakaros, the world leader in small boat instrumentation and race management technology, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sailmon, a premier brand of sailing instruments. This strategic acquisition strengthens Vakaros' commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for sailors worldwide while enhancing customer service and technical support.
The acquisition of Sailmon marks a new chapter for both companies. Under Vakaros,
Sailmon's existing MAX customers will continue to receive the same world-class customer support they expect. North Technology Group will continue to support all Sailmon ELEMENT products under Synapse, a Future Fibres brand.
"We welcome the Sailmon community to our family,” commented Vakaros Co-Founder Jake Keilman. “We've worked adjacent to the brand for years and witnessed their innovations on the water. Sailmon customers are passionate sailors, and we look forward to ensuring they're well taken care of for the foreseeable future.
We look forward to being stewards of North Technology Group's efforts to elevate the Sailmon brand and use data to drive sailing forward."
About Vakaros: Vakaros entered sailing in 2018 with the goal of turning the instrumentation market on its head. Now, the Atlas 2 and Atlas Edge instruments are industry standard across a wide range of classes, from TP52s to Optis. Vakaros’ RaceSense technology automates OCS calls, timing, and pings, and has been used at hundreds of events and for over 50,000 start line determinations worldwide.
About Sailmon: Sailmon was founded in 2014 with a dream of using the latest available technologies to improve on-water experiences for sailors around the world. From humble beginnings, Sailmon instruments became the choice of sailors around the globe, bringing new innovations to the forefront of yacht racing globally.
About North Technology Group (“NTG”): North Technology Group originated with worldwide sailmaking leader North Sails in 1957. Founded by Lowell North in a garage in San Diego, USA, NTG has grown into a diverse family of companies serving marine and manufacturing markets worldwide. Each company was built on the principle of delivering advanced performance through superior technology and a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service. Other NTG companies include; North Sails Apparel, North Actionsports, Mystic Boarding, Doyle Sails, Quantum Sails, Southern
Spars, Future Fibres, Hall Spars, and RigPro and Yacht Scoring.
