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  1. LightSquared and the USA's GPS system - is the alarm warranted?

    Sail-World &bull Feb 12, 2012

    LightSquared and the USA's GPS system - is the alarm warranted? On January 31 Sail World reported that 'alarm and anger were growing in the marine industry as LightSquared threatened the USA's GPS system' (See Sail-World story). Now keen sailor, eminent Doctor of Engineering and Spectrum policy expert, Michael J. Marcus, has weighed into the discussion with some salient facts:As a long time sail boat owner (Jeanneau 32 Attalia based near Annapolis) and a radio spectrum policy wonk (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth began from rules I initiated at FCC in the early 1980s), I have been troubled by statement such as… Full Story »

  2. genecjj: A look at General Men Sunglasses

    SailBlogs &bull Feb 11, 2012

    Wholesale individuals glasses are actually amazing legal rights available used only for adult men! This can be a probability to accumulate several of the finest in design plus remaining guaranteed pertaining to keeping them at the most cost-effective rates. There… Full Story »

  3. genecjj: Doctor's prescription Motorcycle Sunglasses

    SailBlogs &bull Feb 11, 2012

    Prescription motorbike eyewear have gotten more widely readily available, strengthening with outstanding along with to be found in a fabulous much wider pick of designs. All about this is going to be delivered with the exclusive necessities connected with riders.Motorcycle Solar shades have got to get together some special desires because they are applied to two extremes. Some of which standards will be construct y contact lenses be made through shatter proof items.… Full Story »

  4. North U. Racing Tactics Seminars come to Ontario

    Sail-World &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Skippers, Crew, Junior Sailors!!! Now is the time to Make your Move...To the Front! Here is what you'll get:A Full day seminar (9:00am - 5:00pm) with an experienced North U instructor Every participant receives the updated North U Tactics CD for home study review. It's the same CD we use to teach the course. North U Tactics book (books will be handed out at the seminar) Risk Free Pre-Registrations. Full refund if you cancel (24 hours notice required.) Click Here to Register NowCurrent Host Sites… Full Story »


  5. Sailing matilda: Goodbye Panama, Hello Galapagos

    SailBlogs &bull Feb 10, 2012

    The last night in Panama was very enjoyable, with a full prize giving ceremony, entertainment from a winner of the Brazilian Pop Idol, hunky backing dancers that could fire-breath and a fireworks display (all a bit surreal). We are not sure how we managed it, but we came in third in our division on corrected time for the Caribbean sea crossing and we won a prize for being the closest on predicted time of arrival. All I can think is that we were mistaken on our calendar dates! For the first time in my life I have had a taste… Full Story »

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  6. NY48 CHINOOK: Days 23 24 25

    SailBlogs &bull Feb 10, 2012

    I'm alive and well but my van is in prison in Tunis! Yes, I knew there would be a piece of paper missing, unfortunately I don't know which one it is and neither do they! I had an uneventful trip across and then… Full Story »

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  7. One Design Start

    Sailboat Owners &bull Feb 10, 2012

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  8. The Future of Remote Monitoring of Marine Engines

    gCaptain &bull Feb 10, 2012

    There are limitations in the amount of data that a human can process in a single second. For example, a human eye has the capability to process one frame per millisecond. While this enables us to understand vessel operational data live, when we combine multiple datasets, this limitation is significant. Have you noticed how it is nearly impossible to catch a fly? The primary reason is that a fly can process 20 frames per millisecond and our world appears to move in slow motion to a fly as compared to how we see it. Imagine if we could process 20… Full Story »


  9. Apparently not exactly the case...

    Boat Bits &bull Feb 10, 2012

    So much for perp walks and the rule of law, no rule of law no trust, and yet another reason there is a lack of respect or trust for those who should be upholding the rule of law... Something happening here..." Stephen Stills Nobel prize winning economist Paul Krugman had an interesting… Full Story »

  10. Sydney Yachts GTS 43 - Raising eyebrows on World stage

    Sail-World &bull Feb 10, 2012

    What to do you get when you combine the world-renowned Ker Yacht Design, with Australia's Sydney Yachts, a team that hav Full Story »

  11. Jensen to Design Custom "Super Pumper" Fireboat for City of San Francisco

    gCaptain &bull Feb 9, 2012

    Seattle-based Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc. announced today they have been chosen to design a custom "super pumper" fireboat for the City of San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) that will enhance [...] Full Story »

  12. USA. 164' (49.9m) Tsumat Launched at Trinity Yachts

    BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 9, 2012

    Trinity Yachts is pleased to announce its first launch of 2012: Tsumat, a 164' (49.9m) Tri-Deck custom built superyacht with aluminum hull and superstructure. Representing quintessential Trinity Yachts design, naval architecture and exterior styling, Tsumat is the stuff dreams ... Full Story »

  13. Netherlands. Oceanco's newly launched 88.5m joins the ranks of the world's largest yachts

    BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 9, 2012

    The latest superyacht to make the World's Top 100 list was launched on January 29th by Oceanco in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Australian-based Sam Sorgiovanni Designs is credited with exterior styling and interior design of the yard-coded Y707. Boasting a ... Full Story »

  14. UK & Italy.The new Ferretti Custom Line yacht has won the "Custom yacht Award" category.

    BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 9, 2012

    This is the second award that the model, with the most sportive design, has obtained in a few months In London the Ferretti Custom Line 100' was awarded the prestigious Motor Boat of The Year 2012 prize in the ... Full Story »


  15. Fulham Reach and Oscar Wilde

    Captain JP's Blog &bull Feb 8, 2012

    Yesterday's post about Oscar Wilde's Impression du Matin brought a number of comments which raised issues such as artistic references and the character of the young woman he described, but no one mentioned exclusive riverside properties. It was on the… Full Story »

  16. Akena Veranda's refit progress and Vendee Globe outlook

    Sail-World &bull Feb 8, 2012

    Akena Verandas lost her mast in the Transat Jacques Vabre and is currently have a new one made at the JMV yard in Cherbourg. The monohull is now in for her refit in Les Sables d'Olonne and is due to be re-launched with her new mast in early April. Arnaud gives us… Full Story »

  17. Netherlands. Heesen is main sponsor of RC44 Synergy in 2012

    BYM Sailing News &bull Feb 8, 2012

    Synergy Russian Sailing Team signed partnership agreement with Heesen Yachts, world leader in design, engineering and construction of luxury superyachts. Heesen Yachts will be the main sponsor for Synergy in the RC44 Championship Tour-2012. The Dutch company's logo appears on… Full Story »

  18. 18ft Skiffs - New Zealand's resurgence

    Sail-World &bull Feb 8, 2012

    New Zealand's 18ft Skiff sailors will make their strongest challenge in recent years when they contest the JJ Giltinan Championship. The event runs from 17-26 February on Sydney Harbour. Since the time James J. Giltinan first conceived the idea of holding a world's championship for 18ft Skiffs, New Zealand has not only been a regular and successful competitor in… Full Story »

  19. Galileo's new first mate from FLIR

    Sail-World &bull Feb 7, 2012

    Galileo, the inventor of the telescope, would be impressed with the latest FLIR First Mate MS thermal night vision camera as it does something his telescope could never do - it helps sailors see in the dark.The new First Mate MS uses the same thermal imaging technology as FLIR's best-in-class Navigator 11, Voyager 11 and M-Series thermal night vision systems but… Full Story »

  20. New fishing platform installed at Wy Yung, Victoria

    Sail-World &bull Feb 7, 2012

    A new fishing platform has been installed at Wy Yung, near Bairnsdale (VIC) allowing recreational anglers better access to the Mitchell River.The platform was funded by recreational licence fees and has improved opportunities for anglers of all abilities at one… Full Story »

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