PredictWind launches DataHub Pro for offshore marine connectivity

PredictWind has introduced DataHub Pro, a marine intelligence hub for sailors, cruisers and powerboaters that combines Starlink LTE-ready hardware, Wi-Fi 6 and T-Mobile LTE connectivity. The device is designed to keep onboard safety, tracking and weather tools online while adding automatic failover if one connection drops.

Why it matters: - DataHub Pro is aimed at boaters who need reliable connectivity offshore, where losing a link can affect safety, routing and crew communication. - The device brings several critical marine functions into one hub, including tracking, alerts, AIS visibility and remote access to onboard data. - PredictWind positions the product as part of its broader push to make professional-grade marine intelligence available to everyday sailors.

What happened: - PredictWind launched DataHub Pro, its next-generation pro-grade marine intelligence hub. - The device is built for sailors, cruisers and powerboaters who need to stay connected offshore. - DataHub Pro pairs Starlink LTE-ready hardware with Wi-Fi 6 and T-Mobile LTE connectivity. - The product is available on PredictWind’s website for US$599. - LTE connectivity plans start at US$10 a month.

The details: - DataHub Pro supports GPS tracking with live tracks, weather, N2K data, posts and videos. - The system uses AI Polars to learn how a boat sails from real-time data and produce weather routing. - Over the Horizon AIS extends AIS visibility to 300 nautical miles. - Anchor Alert provides real-time alerts for anchor drag, swing, rode and onboard NMEA 2000 data. - Man Overboard App sends an instant chartplotter mark and crew-wide alerts when someone goes overboard. - Remote NMEA Streaming broadcasts the onboard instrument suite over Wi-Fi, including battery status, wind instruments and navigation data. - Orca & Whale Watch overlays orca and whale positions on the chartplotter or marine apps. - DataHub Connect lets users log in remotely and run onboard apps from home, the office or anywhere else. - An automatic failover switches DataHub Pro to another connection if one connection drops. - PredictWind says the system feeds live data into its full suite of pro-level tools through one connected system. - Jon Bilger, PredictWind founder, called DataHub Pro an essential safety and communication device for sailing and power boats making coastal and offshore passages. - Bilger said Over the Horizon AIS and Man Overboard App provide warning and alerts that help sailors make better decisions when time matters most.

Between the lines: - The launch suggests PredictWind is moving beyond weather forecasting and deeper into onboard operations and safety infrastructure. - Combining satellite-ready hardware, cellular backup and Wi-Fi 6 gives the product a redundancy story that matters most when boats leave reliable shore coverage behind. - The Ocean Race role adds credibility in a market where performance and reliability both matter. - PredictWind has been building toward this since 2010, when Bilger brought elite America's Cup weather technology to the public.

What's next: - PredictWind is already using the platform as the official tracking technology behind The Ocean Race. - Boaters can buy DataHub Pro now through PredictWind’s website. - More details and media assets are available at the product page.

The bottom line: - DataHub Pro turns PredictWind from a weather tools provider into a more complete offshore connectivity and safety platform.