About Tacktick Compasses

Specialist marine electronics company Tacktick launched the world’s first totally self-contained electronic compass for dinghy sailors in 1996 representing a breakthrough in electronics for small boats. Shortly afterwards they developed the Master Range of stand-alone, solar powered instruments offering waterproof, lightweight, speed, depth and compass instrumentation specifically for sports and keel boats.

The Tacktick Micro Compass proved a huge advantage over competitors using glass ball compasses. To win races you must react to even small wind shifts. Readable, precise and reliable heading information from you compass is critical. Digital compasses deliver this data right into your natural field of view, where you need it, how you need it, when you need it. The Micro Compass's tactical scale gives you clear stable figures corresponding on port and starboard tack. The readings whilst tacking are always the same, meaning you never have to remember numbers...Order Online

The Sail Master Combining critical race information into one simple display unit, the Sail Master redfines "state of the art" in digital race electronics. Large twin displays give clear all round visibility, and Tacktick's unique solar system ensures a lightweight, simple installation with complete water integrity...Order Online

About Ritchie Compasses

All Ritchie compasses are built with ultra lightweight dial assemblies. Therefore, it isn't needed to use heavy fluid to artificially dampen the movement. Ritchie compasses are filled with a highly refined, very low-viscosity dampening fluid which allows the dial to move smoothly within the bowl and lock on to magnetic north faster than other compasses. Ritchie's Dampening Fluid is also refined for brilliant, optical clarity. ... Order Online