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Smartmark onboarded as official supplier of E1

Smartmark, an industry leader in state-of-the-art regatta buoys, has been selected as an official supplier of the UIM E1 World Championship. Founded in Hamburg in 2020, Smartmark will be suppling its innovative, GPS-controlled regatta buoys across the seven-race debut season of the Championship. The technically advanced Smartmark marks regatta courses digitally and sustainably at the push of a button to make the process more efficient, faster and better.

The partnership between the E1 Series and Smartmark reflects the innovative spirit of this unique racing series. The oceans and seas are the lifeblood of our planet, indispensable for climate protection and increasingly crucial as a source of food and energy in the future. Achieving synergy between conservation and utilization will only be possible through cutting-edge technology.

Jonas SchumacherCo-founder & CEO at Smartmark GmbH

The desired position is entered via a web-based application and the buoy moves to its place independently. Two electric motors keep it autonomously in position for 24 hours, regardless of water depth or ground conditions using unique sensors. As the buoys don’t require an anchor, they also have an improved impact on the environment.

The E1 Series is setting a milestone to raise awareness of this challenge while demonstrating that vision and innovation are crucial keys to a sustainable future. We are proud and grateful to be able to contribute alongside Smartmark. Smartmark is one of the most exciting innovations to come out of water sports in recent years. The technology is unique and sustainable, so it aligns perfectly to E1’s values – we’re pleased they’ll be part of the action in what’s set to be a fantastic season of racing ahead.

Rodi BassoCEO & Co-founder of E1