Web Surfing at Sea
Short article focusing on the different, but really available, systems that allow internet access off-shore. It elaborates on the KVH and Sea Tel offerings. “Sea Tel just introduced WaveCall 4003, meant for quite large...
Monthly Archive: February 2004
Competition ahead in maritime communications
The 1 billion maritime communications market will soon have a very strong new entrant. Boeing will introduce it’s Connexion service, used for a.o. in flight internet access, to the maritime market. Will be very...
Test of four waterproof digital cameras
Short roundup by Practical Boat Owner of some waterproof digital cameras. “The Pentax Optio 33WR and Casio�s GV-20 can tolerate being dunked in water but must not be used underwater . However the Sony...
Yachting World – Contents: March 2004
Yachting World’s March edition features two interesting articles: 1. Looking ahead � our Technical Editor investigates a new sonar system designed to spot underwater obstacles 1,500m in front of your bow 2. Cruising Log...
Wireless sailing
Sailing World is running an article on how wires are being obsoleted by some interesting wireless technology developments. This could save cost and improve sailing performance at the same time. “Is it far-fetched fantasy?...
