Tacktick Compasses

Joint Managing Directors, Clive and Mark Johnson formed Tacktick in 1996 when they designed and launched the world's first solar powered electronic compass for dinghies and sports boats representing a breakthrough in electronics for small boats.

Since then the team at Tacktick have been developing innovative wireless, solar powered instruments specifically for the marine market. Tacktick has made an important impact on marine electronics; for the first time introducing the market to the idea that electronics can be self-powered obviating the need for wires and cables.

With the increasing need for greater reliability, innovation, design and technology, Micronet is a milestone in marine electronics. Currently more than 20,000 wireless systems have been sold throughout the world and Micronet has won numerous international awards. Increasingly wireless is becoming the choice for cruising and racing sailors across the globe.