Vakaros, a world leader in small-boat instrumentation and race management technology, has announced its acquisition of the competing Sailmon brand of sailing instruments from North Technology Group.
Vakaros is a name that will be familiar to customers of Viking Marine as the chandlery carries its Atlas 2 sailing instrument, a big hit with inshore sailing classes. Sailmon, meanwhile, is carried in Ireland by MarineServices.ie.
Vakaros says this strategic acquisition strengthens its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for sailors worldwide while enhancing customer service and technical support.
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,” said 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.”
