The Marine Electronics Hub
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) launches ‘Admiralty EasyTide’, the new tidal information service, on May 17. It has a worldwide coverage of around 6000 primary and secondary ports. “A new port search function...
Engadget reports on the not particularly cheap, but very convenient MP3 player for listening to music on boats. Never mind the weather, or the water for that matter, since the device is submersive as...
There’s no question that the trend towards light-emittingdiode technology is very strong. I have covered it a couple of times already and the benefits are clear. Trailer Boats Magazine has discovered them as well....
Let’s start with a quote from the article: “Sailors are preoccupied with weather.” I guess that’s a true statement, so where should we get our weather information? If you have a Practical-Sailor.com subscription, you...
MotorBoating has a short review on Nobeltec�s eChart Planner. Read all about it here…. “If you want to learn something new about personal computers, simply ask a teenager. But if you�re interested in learning...
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...
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...
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...
In Boating World Magazine’s May Gear Locker they showcase a nice gadget that allows you to detect above-normal operating temperatures of your equipment. “Being proactive can help you avoid major problems, including those that...
