SEA.AI Competition 640 – Ultra-Lightweight AI Collision Avoidance for Offshore Racing Yachts

Push the limits with confidence using the SEA.AI Competition 640, the pinnacle of machine vision technology engineered specifically for high-performance offshore racing yachts. Developed in close collaboration with the world's top ocean racers and proven in grueling events like the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, and Transat Jacques Vabre, this ultra-lightweight system delivers uncompromising collision avoidance where every gram and every second counts.

Mounted at the masthead on rotating masts, the Competition 640 combines high-resolution thermal cameras (640×512 px) with a full-HD low-light RGB camera to detect, classify, and track floating hazards that radar and AIS routinely miss — including unlit vessels, debris, containers, buoys, marine life, and persons overboard. With extended detection ranges (up to 2,000 m for larger objects and 150 m for small targets like a MOB, depending on mast height and conditions), it provides critical early warnings at speeds where human lookout alone is insufficient.

Key Features and Benefits

• Ultra-Lightweight Design — Just 750g masthead unit minimizes weight aloft, preserving your yacht's performance edge without compromise.
• High-Resolution Thermal Imaging — Dual 640×512 px thermal sensors deliver superior night-time and low-visibility performance, extending detection range and reliability in darkness, haze, or backlight.
• Wide 110° Daylight/Twilight Field of View — Comprehensive forward scanning (50° at night) with advanced electronic image stabilization for clear imagery even in rough seas.
• Automatic Mast Rotation Compensation — Seamless ±50° manual panning and intelligent handling of rotating masts ensure continuous horizon reference and accurate tracking.
• Powerful Onboard AI Processing — NVIDIA® Jetson technology enables real-time object recognition, collision risk assessment, and intuitive alarms — trained on millions of annotated marine images from real-world racing data.
• Proven in Extreme Conditions — Detects and tracks threats at high speeds, reducing crew fatigue during solo or short-handed passages while complementing existing radar/AIS systems.
• Seamless Integration — Connects effortlessly to the SEA.AI app (iOS/Android), onboard computers, or leading MFDs/chartplotters (B&G, Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad) via NMEA. Over-the-air updates continuously enhance AI accuracy and add new capabilities.
• Rugged & Low-Maintenance — UV-resistant housing requires minimal upkeep; designed for the harshest offshore environments.

Why Choose SEA.AI Competition 640?

In offshore racing, finishing first means finishing at all. The Competition 640 acts as your tireless digital lookout, spotting hidden dangers early so you can focus on speed, strategy, and survival. Trusted by the fastest IMOCA, Ultim, and performance fleets worldwide, it fills critical blind spots in traditional electronics — turning potential race-enders into avoidable obstacles.

Elevate your safety and competitive advantage with the system that's redefining offshore racing vigilance.

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(Detection ranges vary by mast height, object size, sea state, and weather. Professional masthead installation recommended for optimal performance.)