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Dec 63 min read

Enhancing Event Safety and Experience at Cape Wrath Ultra

Safety is the primary driver of Ourea Events' adoption of a satellite tracking solution at Cape Wrath Ultra. But YB delivers so much more

Jul 232 min read

A Record-Breaking Year in The World's Toughest Row

A remarkable team of British women have set a new world record for the fastest overall crossing of the mid-Pacific Ocean by a trio,...

May 19, 20232 min read

From a Brighton Pub to Barbados - the Hard Way

After 46 days & 22 hours, Rosalind Chaston & Andy Hodgson rowed into Barbados, fulfilling a dream they'd conjured up 2 years ago in the pub!

Dec 22, 20222 min read

Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2022/23

With the Atlantic Flyers team scooping second place in last year's mighty Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, the race is on.

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Tracking the California 300 Off-Road Race

The YB3 handheld trackers will be there to keep tabs on all the heart-stopping action. Experience the thrill of the California 300!

Feb 7, 20221 min read

Tracking Jack Jarvis Row from Portugal to Miami

It was such a honour to be able to support a local lad on his adventure of a lifetime and see him with this trusty YB3.

Jan 27, 20202 min read

YB Tracking Says “Mush” to Sled Dog Racing

YB Tracking is proud to have been chosen as the tracking provider for QPAWS 2020 Dog Mushing Championships.

Nov 5, 20192 min read

How the Highest Altitude Ultra-Marathon was Completed

Daithí Ó Murchú successfully completed the highest altitude ultra-marathon completed by an individual. YB Tracking was with him every step.

Mar 15, 20191 min read

Providing Tracking and Safety for the GODZone 2019

GODZone is the largest expedition-length race in the world. YB3 units are used to track and provide 2-way emergency comms for participants.

Sep 10, 20182 min read

Why IGO Adventures' Standard Safety Kit Includes a YB3

Apart from communicating with the outside world with short emails/messages, participants can also trigger a one-button Alert.

Aug 8, 20182 min read

Tracking and 2-Way Comms for the Muskoka River X

For the 2018 event, each tandem team or solo paddler received the handheld, waterproof YB3 tracker to take with them on the race.

Mar 23, 20181 min read

Driven To Extremes: Morocco Dakar Challenge 2018

It was good to know that team leader Mac Mackenny’s personal YB3 could be trusted to keep the expedition in contact with the outside world.

Nov 1, 20162 min read

Tracking the XPD Adventure Race

Each team will be carrying a YB3 tracking device throughout, which will collect and transmit data at predetermined times.

Jan 29, 20162 min read

Tracking the Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge

Each of the teams will be carrying the YB3 tracking device to provide race officials with the ability to monitor team location and progress.

Nov 1, 20153 min read

Tracking the Adventure Racing World Championship Pantanal

This insane event includes mountain biking, trekking, kayaking and more in the wilds of Paraguay, tracked by the YB3 satellite tracker.

May 13, 20153 min read

Tracking the Scottish Islands Peak Race

Participants in this friendly event will meet interesting people, see some of the world's best scenery, and enjoy a memorable experience.

Nov 3, 20142 min read

The Role of a YB3 Tracker in The Huairasinchi Adventure Race

Each team will be supplied with a YB3 tracker which will transmit information such as speed, direction and location every ten minutes.

Sep 8, 20142 min read

Safety and Tracking for the Raid In France Adventure Race

In addition to tracking, our devices also have a safety beacon included so any accidents can be reported and dealt with quickly.

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