Monthly Archive: May 2004

Thinking Like Your GPS System 0

Thinking Like Your GPS System

An article by Dick Aarons from Yachtingnet that discusses the problems that arise with having so many options to navigate your boat. It’s a short guide into the different components of a ship’s navigation...

Tuning To A Quarter Wave 0

Tuning To A Quarter Wave

Nice thread on how short SSB antennas operate and why. The discussion is concerning antennas that are shorter than a quarter wavelength. It’s a bit technical, but you might find it helpful if you...

Boat U.S. 0

Boat U.S.

Forbes awarded the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) Web site as a �Best of the Web Pick. A special remark was made on Chuck Husick’s marine electronics contributions. “You can also...

Racing Aspirations…? 0

Racing Aspirations…?

Thinking of competing in one of the major ocean races, or may be just pretend you are..? Have a look at SetSail’s special race package. “It’s 2004, and the Bermuda Race, Pacific Cup, and...