Garmin® selected as Official Supplier for the Volvo Ocean Race
October 10 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Garmin International, Inc. today announced that it has been
selected as an official supplier for the Volvo Ocean Race
2017-2018. As an official supplier, Garmin’s flagship waterproof1
action cameras, the VIRB® 360 and VIRB Ultra 30, will be used by
all seven teams competing in the 45,000-mile race around the world
to capture high-quality video that can be easily edited and shared
with race fans around the globe. The Volvo Ocean Race spans four
oceans, touches six continents and stops in 12 landmark cities. It
begins Oct. 22, 2017 in Alicante, Spain and ends in late June 2018
in The Hague, Netherlands.
“We’re honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the
Volvo Ocean Race, a race known as one of the longest and toughest
professional sporting events in the world,” said David Dunn, Garmin
director of marine sales. “Our VIRB action cameras are rugged and
ready for adventure, just like the sailors taking part in this
race, and we’re confident race fans watching the footage at home
will get to experience the sport they love like never before.”
The waterproof VIRB Ultra 30 is an ultra HD action camera that
captures 4K/30fps video with GPS G-Metrix™ data overlays that show
performance metrics like how far, how high and how fast the user
went. It also features voice control2 so users can tell the camera
to start, stop and “remember that.” It features an LCD touchscreen
display and high-sensitivity microphone that even work through the
waterproof case.
For a more immersive experience, the VIRB 360 captures fully
spherical 360-degree video in up to 5.7K/30fps resolution with
360-degree audio, and it includes built-in sensors for augmented
reality G-Metrix data overlays. HyperFrame Director Mode gives the
user the editing power to easily reframe content after filming —
using smooth camera pans, incredibly wide angles and even tiny
planets. Spherical stabilization3 ensures smooth video regardless
of camera movement, and videos and photos are automatically
stitched4 in VIRB Edit, and the free, easy-to-use VIRB Mobile app
enables fast sharing as well as instant livestreaming5.
“This is a fantastic partnership for the race and we are looking
forward to working with such a dynamic and innovative brand,” said
Jordi Neves, Volvo Ocean Race chief digital officer. “We are
especially excited to be able to deliver 360 experiences from all
boats by our on-board reporters that will be delivering the story
of the race in the toughest conditions.”
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
1See Garmin.com/waterrating.2Voice control works for English
only.3Before sharing, stabilization up to 5.7K/30fps requires VIRB
Edit desktop software, or 4K stabilization is available with both
VIRB Edit or the VIRB mobile app4On-device stitching only up to
4K/30fps5Livestreaming only available on compatible Apple®
devices
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin and VIRB are registered trademarks and
G-Metrix is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and
service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All
rights reserved.
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