Global Positioning System
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GPS Repair
Sailboat Owners &bull Feb 22, 2010
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How to Catch Rock Cod
SF Boater &bull Feb 16, 2010
If you are looking for a fish that is both fun and challenging to catch, there are few that can top the Rock Cod. This is a wily fish that will require a good deal of patience, but there are a few tips that you can utilize to make sure that your efforts are successful. Rock Cod are deep swimmers and in some cases, you'll need to drop a line that is 400 feet long. The length of your line will depend on the area where you are fishing, but it's… Full Story »
Highland Miami Dolphins Bowl Coin Collection
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UK. Mcmurdo introduces the Kannad Marine Safelink EPIRB Range
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 15, 2010
As part of the new Kannad Marine range McMurdo Ltd has launched the revolutionary new Safelink EPIRB. Designed for the safety conscious recreational boater, the Safelink 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) has integral GPS for highly accurate… Full Story »
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UK. McMurdo introducing new Kannad Marine Safelink Pro PLB
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 15, 2010
McMurdo Ltd is adding a new dimension to safety with the launch of the Kannad Marine Safelink Pro PLB. The Safelink Pro 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon (PLB) with integral GPS and unique 48 hour operational life is a satellite… Full Story »
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Sailing Adventures of 'Gypsy Soul': LAUNCH IS IN SITE
SailBlogs &bull Feb 15, 2010
Well we are now on the final count down to launch. The date is to be March 1st. Just a few minor things to do. So here's hoping that all will go well. Will post more when I can. Well I hope that all had a very merry… Full Story »
Riddell Miami Dolphins Replica Mini Helmet
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Feb. 08, 2010-Tanjung Ruh
WingsSail &bull Feb 14, 2010
The Sentinels, Tanjung RuhOnce in a while you stumble into an out-of-the way place which stuns you with its enchanting beauty, protection, and peace. Maybe that is why we often venture off the beaten path; to search for that treasure of a place that maybe nobody knows about.Tanjung Ruh on Langkawi Island is not exactly a secret; tourists come here by the boatload, but… Full Story »
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USA. Lowrance debuts Insight HD chartcards for High-Definition System multifunction displays
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 12, 2010
Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992, has announced the introduction of Insight HD cartography for the Lowrance High-Definition System (HDS) series of multifunction displays. A premium plug-and-play mapping upgrade option to… Full Story »
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Sail Vicarious: AIS installation
SailBlogs &bull Feb 11, 2010
Today I installed the AIS 250. It is pretty straight forward, only difficult because I had to deal with several very small wires. I had to extend them all, which I hate to do - it increases the chance of a connection failure later on. The AIS appears to be working, but the true test will be when we are within AIS range of shipping traffic. I also hooked up the NMEA connection between the Garmin GPSMAP 545 and our Standard Horizon VHF radio. This enabled the GPS… Full Story »
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Cobra C-Pod vessel tracker: The press release
Navagear &bull Feb 9, 2010I wrote a little bit about this last week while covering the Seattle Boat Show. Now the press release comes out, complete with a little note: A C-Pod Security System will be on display at the Cobra Marine booth #1610 at the Miami International Boat Show, February… Full Story »
Great American Miami Dolphins Tankard & Shot Glass Set
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GPS part - What is it?
Sailboat Owners &bull Feb 9, 2010
posted by Mike G. Full Story »
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UK. Ships Electronics Services announces carbon navigation mast
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 4, 2010
Ships Electronics Services (SES), the Rochester based UK distributor of Seaview, has announced the introduction of a stylish high-grade Carbon Fibre mast for navigation, communication and night vision camera equipment. Seaview is the world's largest mounting bracket manufacturer, supplying ... Full Story »
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USA. Paradox Marine to feature Magellan Insight GPS DVR at Miami Int'l Boat Show
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 4, 2010
Boat security systems supplier Paradox Marine will feature its Magellan Insight GPS DVR & Nav-Tracker 2.0 GPS tracking systems and Inferno Acoustic Deterrents at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show, February 11-15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, booth ... Full Story »
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U.S. Coast Guard terminates Loran-C signal
BYM Sailing General News &bull Feb 4, 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard's Director of Prevention Policy recent announcementto terminate the North American Loran-C signal will mark the end of an era for Coast Guard Loran Stations Baudette, Minn. and Seneca, N.Y. on the Great Lakes. Beginning Feb. ... Full Story »
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SV THIRD DAY: Another Day, Another Boat Rescue
SailBlogs &bull Feb 4, 2010
High tide today was around noon and given the fact that we had gusts of up to 47kts in the area last night, the boat anchored out in Mantanchen Bay decided to make this afternoon's high tide their time to… Full Story »
Miami Hurricanes Hard Hat
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USA. New electric motor from Torqeedo sets standard for eco friendly propulsion
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Feb 3, 2010
Combining integrated lithium batteries with unrivalled efficiency, the next generation of electric outboards has arrived. Torqeedo's new Travel models offer a lot of power and range at a small size and weight. The Travel 503 is equivalent to 1.5 ... Full Story »
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Cobra C-Pod vessel tracking, monitoring
Navagear &bull Feb 2, 2010I wrote a roundup of vessel tracking systems last spring, but just now I spotted a new offering in this field from Cobra Marine. The C-Pod Security System consists of a monitor and GPS tracker you install on the boat,… Full Story »
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How to use a Sextant
Craft a Craft &bull Feb 2, 2010
Visit - How to use a Sextant (click for animated version) Bet you didn't know one animated picture could show you a bunch about using a sextant. Navigating these days is GPS and other electronic aids for most of us,… Full Story »
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Navigation and new technology
Captain JP's Blog &bull Feb 2, 2010
Couple of navigation and technology news items have caught my eye recently. First up there's the story that Trinity House, the organisation responsible for the lighthouses here in the UK are thinking of switching off Beachy Head and up to 5 others… Full Story »
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SV THIRD DAY: Cortez and Swimming Lessons
SailBlogs &bull Jan 29, 2010
We all knew it was going to happen and this morning, while I was passing along GPS coordinates over the VHF radio for the San Blas entrance, Cortez our cat went swimming. No one actually saw him fall overboard, but we were alerted that he was in the water by a fellow cruiser at anchor in the Estuary. The event itself was somewhat of a blur, but by the time I figured out what was going on, I looked out into the cockpit from the chart table to see Lori jumping over the side of the boat. Amy and Jason… Full Story »
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USA. Lowarnace affirms commitment for distribution & support of StructureScan sonar imaging technology
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Jan 28, 2010
Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992, has re-affirmed that the LSS-1 StructureScan™ sonar imaging module option – compatible with HDS fishfinder/chartplotter multifunction displays – will continue to be sold, distributed ... Full Story »
