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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Missouri: Where the Rivers Run and Paddlers Play
This weekend, March 5-7, Alpine Shop is celebrating its 10th Annual Great Canoe and Kayak Event with over 20 hours of clinics, programs and films dedicated to the art and sport of paddling. Featured presentations at the Kirkwood location include “The Paddling Gourmet” with Marty Koch and “Kayak Fishing Tips from the Pros” with St. Charles-native and professional kayak fisherman Brett Boschert. Saturday evening will be completely dedicated to the Missouri River 340 Race including the St. Louis premiere of the documentary, The Next 340 Miles, presented by filmmaker Jodi Pfefferkorn at 7 pm. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)
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First Wind-Powered Ferry Planned for San Francisco Bay
Wind+Wing Technologies today announced plans to build the nation's first winged and wind-assisted ferry vessel for public use in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fuel saving design could save up to 40 percent of the fuel costs compared to the ferries currently operating in the Bay Area. The company's timeline includes a demonstration vessel launching in the first quarter of 2011 and the goal to launch a public passenger ferry in 2015. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)
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Finger Lakes Vacation Rentals Offer Great Savings Compared to Hotels
After Super Bowl's TV commercial highlighting vacation rentals, and their great benefits versus hotels, many are discovering that renting vacation homes, condos, and cabins are more affordable than hotels. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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Pier 33 Announces Their Return to the 65th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show February 17 - 21
As an annual part of West Michigan's Grand Rapids Boat Show, Pier 33 will be in action, displaying and selling some of the latest new boats from Chaparral including the 256 SSX, 244 Sunesta and 196 SSi Wide Tech. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)
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Hawaii Sea Camp Answers Call to Environmental Consciousness
Unique summer camp gears up for new season with a variety of eco-educational activities. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)
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Cordjia Marine Solutions Introduces PierVantage? Boatyard Management Solution
Cordjia Marine Solutions has launched PierVantage, the first and only integrated, web-based boatyard management software solution, which is now available at www.piervantage.com (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)
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2010 Scovie Awards Recognizes Myrtle Beach's Wild Rooster Sauces for Product Excellence
When the results of the 2010 Scovie Awards, the world's leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Wild Rooster Sauces of Myrtle Beach was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. Myrtle Beach-based Wild Rooster Sauces, which manufactures all natural, gourmet barbeque sauces, salsas, hot sauce, and dry rubs, has received two 2010 Scovie Award(s). (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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