Wi-Fi For Port Of Amsterdam
Since I am using the Amsterdam waterways quite often this is especially relevant (pdf) to me…. Not sure about the exact coverage area, but would be nice if Amsterdam was to become a giant...
Category: Communications
Marina Wi-Fi As It Should Be
Located in Portland, Maine, DiMillo’s Marina at Long Wharf seems to have done everything right when it comes to letting boaters connect to the internet as easy as possible. They even took advantage of...
PowerMax Cellphone Signal Booster
I’ve seen a lot of similar products, but Digital Antenna’s PowerMax will really help you out when in need of sending (or receiving) some SMS messages while sailing (too far) offshore…. “Lucky you, because...
Roaming While Cruising
Wireless Maritime Services, a joint venture of AT&T Wireless and MTN, is offering a roaming solution for GSM subscribers while cruising in international waters. I’ve written about similar solutions before, if you have a...
More Wi-Fi At The Dock
Can you imagine that here are still marinas out there that do not offer Wi-Fi internet access…? It won’t be long before yacht owners expect to have it like they expect to have water...
Luxury Yachts Becoming WiFi Hotspots
I guess Wi-Fi internet access is becoming a standard feature for ships like these, and so it should be. And looking at the pricing, I would prefer sending some emails instead of using their...
Ocean Ready Electronics
Motor Boating Magazine takes a look at one of the ships participating in the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally, a high-seas adventure from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to Gibraltar. There’s a lot of electronics stuff on board...
Improving Your Cellphone Signal
Having reception problems while sailing along the coast? Here’s a simple and cheap solution. “The new Freedom Antenna from ARC Wireless Solutions presents a simple way to minimize those problems. The antenna, housed in...
Underwater SMS
Although I’m sure this is meant for military use, this solution from Nautronix allows you to send an SMS while underwater. Well, sort of at least…. “The mine countermeasure system will provide divers with...
