Looking Back at METSTRADE 2024: The Calypso Instruments x Weems & Plath Collaboration Behind BRIGHTWind

Reflecting on METSTRADE 2024 and a Milestone Collaboration

Two years on, METSTRADE 2024 remains a defining moment for Calypso Instruments – a showcase of what’s possible when advanced marine technology meets purposeful collaboration.

At the world’s leading marine equipment trade show, Calypso Instruments joined forces with heritage navigation specialists Weems & Plath to introduce BRIGHTWind: a smart, integrated solution that combines precision wind measurement with essential marine navigation lighting.

METSTRADE provided an incredible platform to present BRIGHTWind to the global sailing community and gather valuable feedback from sailors, marine professionals, and industry leaders alike.

Looking back, this milestone collaboration not only highlighted Calypso’s leadership in non-mechanical ultrasonic wind sensing, but also marked a meaningful step forward in simplifying and modernising onboard marine systems for sailors worldwide.

Where Innovation Met Practical Marine Design

BRIGHTWind was born from a shared vision: to simplify onboard systems without compromising performance.

By combining Calypso Instruments’ non-mechanical, ultra-low-power ultrasonic wind sensor with Weems & Plath’s LX TriColor/Anchor LED Navigation Light, BRIGHTWind delivers a smarter, more efficient solution – bringing wind measurement and navigation lighting together in one compact system.

What Made BrightWind Stand Out

Even today, the core features that resonated at METSTRADE 2024 remain just as relevant:

• Maintenance-Free Design
  Non-mechanical technology with no moving parts for long-term reliability.
• Accurate Wind Data
  Precise wind speed and wind direction measurements in all conditions.
• Energy-Efficient Navigation Light
  Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation with a built-in strobe option for emergencies.
• Compact, Integrated Solution
  Reduced mast wiring by combining wind sensing and navigation lighting into a single unit.

A Product Shaped by the Sailing Community

One of the most rewarding aspects of METSTRADE 2024 was connecting directly with sailors and hearing how BRIGHTWind could simplify life on board.

Seeing BRIGHTWind adopted by sailors around the world since then has reinforced the value of thoughtful, purpose-driven marine innovation.

As we reflect on this moment, we’re grateful to everyone who stopped by, shared insights, and helped shape the journey of BRIGHTWind – a product built for real-world sailing.

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