Surfing at Sea

Ocean Navigator runs a nice review of several systems currently available for accessing the internet while at sea. Although they miss important (future) players like Boeing’s Connexion and Sea Tel’s WaveCall, it’s still worth reading. As an ‘extra’, the article shortly discusses another very interesting development, marina hotspots using Wi-Fi technology.
“Of course, some technically savvy boaters may engage in a new kind of trolling, sailing along close to shore while using their computers to look for existing and unencrypted hotspots through which to connect to the �Net. We hope their navigation skills match their computer skills, however; otherwise, we may see shoals decorated with grounded boats.”