Latest Revisions Of Sailing Racing Rules Brings Expert To New On-Line Blog And Changes To Web-Based Animations.
Butch Ulmer, President of UK-Halsey International, has created a new blog to help racing sailors understand the new yacht racing rules which go into effect at the beginning of 2009. Because of new definitions and, especially, new requirements at turning marks where the majority of protests occur, Ulmer anticipated the confusion likely to occur and will be answering questions on-line from those who seek clarification. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008)
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Questions regarding communications while sailing and food preparation.
[Link] What did you use for communications while sailing? Did you have a satellite phone? We have a laptop, while we are at sea, do you have any suggestions for internet access ( I know this can get vastly expensive, where do you draw the line at spending?). A further simple question. In the the Caribbean, what is the best way to clean fruit & vegetables? I am really looking forward to the markets, but am skeptical about the flies that may (or may not) be crawling over them....
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Sailing R Us Wants Smooth Sailing to the Windward Islands for You
Gina Harle's www.SailingRUs.com is a resource that offers crucial information about vacationing in the Windward Islands. The site is continuing to expand and as it adds more resources and options, it makes the Caribbean that much more appealing. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2008)
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Concern for Americans whilst sailing around the world?
[Link] I am growing increasingly concerned over the reception for Americans sailing around the world. I really don't see venturing farther than the Caribbean, or Gulf of Mexico, but am still concerned. What is your opinion of where we should and shouldn't go? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
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OceanGrafix Announces Over 60 New Chart Editions from NOAA
Recent hurricanes serve as reminder that charts quickly can become dated. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)
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Hospice Cup Regatta Event Raises Big Funds for Maryland and Washington, DC Area Hospices - Despite Foul Weather and a Failing Economy
Despite foul weather and failing economy the sun was shining brightly on the Hospice Cup XXVII fundraising regatta, held on Saturday, September 27, which raised over $350,000 towards Maryland and Washington, DC Area Hospices participating hospices. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)
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Above the Waterline's New Electric Propulsion for Sailboats
Above the Waterline (ATW) revolutionizes sailboat propulsion with their new electric drive. Three complete packages are available for Sailors, Racers and Cruisers. Maintenance-free, brushless, permanent magnet, DC technology allows this safe, low voltage system to run cooler, longer, and with more reliability than other marine systems. Variable speed control allows better acceleration, braking and maneuvering of your sailboat up to 35 feet long. Odyssey batteries increase range. ATW electric drives are powerful, reliable, economical, environmentally friendly, easy to install and simple to operate. Coupled to the POLAR DC MARINE generator, THE CRUISER is a diesel electric hybrid propulsion unit with tremendous electrical generation capability for looking after the largest of house loads. (PRWeb Sep 14, 2008)
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Assistance League® of Sacramento Retains Action Donation Services® to Process their Car, Boat & RV Donations
Action Donation Services® announced today that they have partnered with the Assistance League® of Sacramento to be their exclusive agent nationwide for the processing of donated property including used cars, boats, yachts, motorhomes, motorcycles, trucks, and aircraft. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)
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