2012 DAME Award-Nominated inReachâ„¢ is First Affordable Satellite Communication Solution Providing Two-Way Text Messaging, Remote GPS Navigation and SOS Alerting for Boaters

DeLorme, the innovation leader in personal satellite messaging, tracking and navigation technology will be exhibiting the inReachâ„¢ two-way satellite communication solution at the 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 25-29.



inReach has also been nominated for the esteemed Design Awards METS (DAME), recognized around the world as the most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories.

inReach is the world’s first affordable two-way communication solution and allows boaters of all types to stay connected when voyaging on waters beyond cell phone range. inReach provides two-way text messaging and email, SOS alerting, message delivery confirmation, remote GPS Follow-Me/Find-Me tracking and locating, and worldwide global coverage over the Iridium® satellite network. The device is compact, lightweight, waterproof, buoyant, impact-resistant and it can maintain satellite signal lock even in difficult GPS environments.

For boaters on a day-long cruise, extended voyage or remote fishing expeditions beyond traditional cellular coverage, inReach provides two-way communications capabilities and emergency alerting anywhere on the open waters.

inReach can be used as a standalone device or can also be paired wirelessly with popular smartphones and tablets, enabling interactive text messaging and emails. inReach automatically transmits its GPS position at regular intervals. Friends and family can log onto DeLorme’s Mapshare website to view the sender’s latest position, breadcrumb trail and message history on a map display. They can also ping the inReach at any time to get an instant update of its current location.

DeLorme’s free Earthmate app controls the interface between the inReach and smart mobile device. The app installs on a smartphone or tablet and supports free downloads of topographic maps or NOAA nautical charts, providing a portable backup GPS navigator if the boat’s primary navigation systems should fail. It also enables full two-way texting with any mobile or email address when boating beyond the range of shore cellular networks or VHF radio.