Dumpster Diving- Editor H2ONotes [ 10/2/2008 - 22:48 ] #  Long ago, in the prosperous times before any oil crisis or world trade recessions, I met a man who was sitting in a boatyard dumpster. I tactfully lobbed my bag of garbage well clear of him and we fell into conversation, as one does with strangers in dumps.
"Looks like rain again," I observed.
"Sure does," the stranger replied. "Guess I'd better get a move on. Don't want all this stuff to get soaked."
He spoke with a cultured accent, but I noticed he had the weathered hands of a deep–sea sailor.
"Which stuff's that?" I continued. He was eyeing up a piece of metal poking out from under his pile of junk. And with a heave he dragged out his prize. It was a substantial bronze turnbuckle that looked seized–up. more...
Technology
|  | |
Michigan Online Boating Safety Course and Exam- Editor H2ONotes [ 10/2/2008 - 22:46 ] #  Welcome to the official boating safety course developed for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. If you are 16 or older, this online safe boating course can be taken in place of the classroom course as preparation for the proctored final exam. Please be sure you are familiar with Michigan boater education law concerning age and education requirements for vessel operators of all ages. more...
Technology
| | |
For Those About To Rocna…- Editor H2ONotes [ 6/29/2008 - 14:05 ] #
 I’ve decided to get a Rocna anchor and try it out aboard Two Lucky Fish. The Rocna is one of the new generation of Funny Looking Anchors we’ve discussed here previously.
I’ve got 6-kg model on its way from Suncoast Marine in Vancouver, the North American manufacturer. This should be plenty big enough for my C-Dory 22, especially considering that I don’t usually anchor out when it’s really rough, and I cruise in areas where some sort of shelter is nearly always close at hand. I don’t need a hurricane anchor.
Technology
| | |
Wind Sheer- Editor H2ONotes [ 6/19/2008 - 06:27 ] #  When there is wind-speed, there is wind sheer!What then is wind sheer?Several physical effects will have impact on the size of the sheered wind. Sometimes the wind layers are mixed with higher layer wind in wind gusts, so it might be a good idea to study some additional meteorological effects for better understanding and to be able to make better decisions. The examples are valid for the North hemisphere and then, the opposite is valid for the south hemisphere. more...
Technology
| | |
Garmin Shadow Drive Autopilot Interface- Editor H2ONotes [ 6/19/2008 - 05:31 ] # by Tim Flanagan, Navagear
The GHP 10’s patented Shadow Drive™ technology gives boaters the security of knowing they maintain control even when relying upon the autopilot. The Shadow Drive system automatically disengages the autopilot if the helm is turned, allowing the helmsman to maneuver the boat. The autopilot automatically re-engages when a steady course is held by the helmsman.
more...
Technology
| | |
Furuno Delivers 3D Navigation- Editor H2ONotes [ 5/3/2008 - 22:44 ] #  The place to be for electronics writers was last fall's Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show, where manufacturers roll out or preview new
products for 2008. We found more than a few items of interest to
racers, including some of the coolest navigation systems yet produced
for recreational boaters.
Furuno's NavNet 3D created the greatest buzz at the Lauderdale show.
more...
Sailing Technology
| | |
MOBi-lert 720i by Mobilarm- Editor H2ONotes [ 4/19/2008 - 23:35 ] # 
By Michael Lovett
On a calm night off the east coast of Australia
a few years back, 10-year-old Simon Pallister fell off the family
sailboat. It took one hour for Pallister's parents to notice his
absence and another eight for a helicopter crew to locate the victim
and dispatch a fishing boat that picked him up, luckily, alive.
more...
Technology
| | |
Cruisers Net Growing by Leaps and Bounds- Editor H2ONotes [ 4/3/2008 - 00:23 ] #  By Fred Bagley
A good product will sell itself. That's what has happened to the Little
Current Cruisers Net based in Little Current, Ontario. (See "North Channel Retrospective," Cruising World,
May 2006.) Serving Lake Huron's North Channel during July and August,
this VHF-based cruisers net has experienced remarkable growth.
Roy Eaton founded the LCCN in 2004 with the help of local restaurant owner Bruce O'Hare.
more...
Stories Technology
| | |
AP24 & AP28 Autopilots- Editor H2ONotes [ 3/21/2008 - 09:13 ] #  The new autopilots from Simrad feature virtual rudder feedback. The
AP24 allows programmable turns that uses depth readings to follow a
contour line and the ability to counter wind and current. This is done
by using the boats wind instruments and GPS data. Designed for boats up
to 80ft.
Simrad AP28 Autopilot
Powerful, fully featured… Complete set of Turn Patterns – including
Depth Contour Tracking, programmable S-turn, Zigzag, Continuous turn,
Square patterns and many more. Improved steering algorithms – full Rate
of Turn (ROT) control provides smooth and precise turns in any
condition and improves tack and gybe performance on sailboats.
more...
Technology
| | |
Self-Leveling Mast Mount by Scanstrut- Editor H2ONotes [ 3/18/2008 - 12:01 ] #  By Andrew Burton
Many boats have their radar antenna mounted up the mast, but if it's
fixed in position, when the boat heels, the units effectiveness will
decrease. We wrote about Scanstrut's Self-Leveling Backstay Radar Mount
earlier this year in Cruising World, now they're coming out
with a Self-Leveling Mast Mount. It will allow you to mount your
antenna as high as possible, increasing your radar's usable range.
more...
Other Technology
| | |
Infrared Technology for the Masses- Editor H2ONotes [ 3/2/2008 - 08:29 ] #  By Tony Bessinger
The Miami
International Boat Show, held each year in mid-February, is a great
venue for checking out new electronics. Manufacturers use the show to
showcase new products, and this year's crop was outstanding. I spent
two full days in a hall within the show dedicated solely to electronics
manufacturers, and one afternoon and evening on the water getting
real-life demonstrations.
One of the coolest products was from a company named FLIR, which stands for Forward Looking Infrared.
more...
Technology
| | |
Appeals court rejects sonar waiver for Navy- Editor H2ONotes [ 3/2/2008 - 08:01 ] # 
/ecosystems/article/30145A federal appeals court has
rejected White House efforts to exempt the U.S. Navy from laws
intended to protect endangered whales and other marine mammals
by curbing the use of sonar off the California coast. A three-judge panel late on Friday upheld a lower court
order requiring the Navy to take precautions during the sonar
training to minimize harm to marine life. more...
Environment Technology
| | |
SPOT Satellite Messenger- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/22/2008 - 17:00 ] #  By Tony Bessinger
One of the products introduced at this year's Miami International Boat
Show was a neat little orange device called the SPOT Satellite
Messenger. Touted as a safety/location-reporting device, SPOT uses
position data obtained from the GPS satellite network to report its
position to the Globalstar satellite network. Using both of these
networks, and four buttons mounted on the SPOT, it has the ability to
do several things of importance to those who spend time in remote
areas, including offshore.
more...
Technology
| | |
Boating Products News- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/15/2008 - 11:17 ] #
 Our mission is to inform & educate boaters about the latest and best
boating products. We do not sell or take money from manufacturers for
placing product We
provide information to make your boating gear and equipment decisions
easier. Every week you will find lots of new products, featured products and
newsletters.
more...
Other Technology
| | |
Global Ship-Reporting System Credited in Rescue of Sailor- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/7/2008 - 12:00 ] #  By Kitty Martin
A 43-year-old sailor from Wailuku, Hawai'i, was rescued last month,
after his 30-foot trimaran began taking on water 230 miles off the
coast of Maui. The sailor notified U.S. Coast Guard rescue coordinators
and activated his EPIRB after the starboard bow broke off, and the
center hull began taking on water as the result of a puncture.
The
Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, which celebrates 50
years of operation in 2008, played a crucial role in helping save the
man.
more...
Stories Technology
| | |
Prev [1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Next
You are on page 1
A total of 23 pages are available.
Items 1-15 of 334.
|
home : get our free newsletter : past newsletters : become a sponsor : donate : contact us
