Clipper

About Clipper by NASA Marine Instruments

Clipper is a flagship product line from NASA Marine Instruments, a manufacturer that has earned a reputation worldwide for producing reliable, technically capable marine electronics at outstanding value. Whether you crew a weekend sailboat or a serious offshore racer, Clipper instruments are engineered to keep you informed and safe on the water.

The Clipper range covers an impressive breadth of onboard instrumentation — from depth sounders and speed logs to electronic compasses and, most notably, wind speed indicators. All Clipper instruments share the same philosophy: technically advanced electronics packaged in an intuitive, easy-to-read format that works reliably season after season.

Wind Instrumentation: A Core Strength

Among Clipper’s most recognized products are its wind systems, which are available in wired, wireless, apparent, true, and high-performance tactical configurations. The Clipper Wind System uses the brand’s standard 110mm square case and features an exceptionally large, clear display with 60 segments for full 360-degree direction indication. Wind speed can be read in knots, MPH, or metres per second, and the pointer style is user-selectable — from a single segment to a “windex”-style indicator for maximum clarity at a glance.

For sailors who demand split-second responsiveness, the Clipper Tactical Wind System delivers near-instantaneous updates to wind speed and direction, making it a trusted choice in competitive sailing conditions. The wireless variants eliminate the need to run cables down the mast, with solar-charged masthead transmitters capable of operating for extended periods even without direct sunlight.

All Clipper wind instruments output standard NMEA 0183 data, making them compatible with a wide ecosystem of chartplotters, repeaters, and navigation systems, including NMEA 2000 networks via an optional translator module.

Quality, Compliance & Reliability

NASA Marine Instruments designs every product in the Clipper line to meet tough European standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Instruments run on a nominal 12V supply with very low power consumption, and the company backs them with a manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The result is a product that sailors around the world trust for long-term, maintenance-free performance — whether mounted in an open cockpit or a protected instrument panel.

For any sailor looking to upgrade their onboard situational awareness, Clipper offers a compelling combination of precision engineering, NMEA compatibility, and practical simplicity. Explore the full selection of Clipper wind speed indicators to find the right system for your vessel.