SailorBags Unveils Resort-Ready Sailcloth Travel Gear
Spring 2010 Nautical Bag Line for Land, Sea and Air Available Now (PRWeb Mar 8, 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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Rocna Anchors Super High Holding Power Confirmed
Super High Holding Power (SHHP) Type Approval Certification awarded to Rocna anchors, with the highest seabed testing results ever recorded by RINA. (PRWeb Mar 1, 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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Cordjia Marine Solutions Launches New Web site; Introduces Forward-Thinking Technology Solutions for the Marine Industry
Cordjia Marine Solutions is Offering "Game-Changing" Business Solutions for the Marine Industry Through its New Website, www.cordjiamarinesolutions.com. Products include the CMS Customer Experience Portal for Marine Suppliers and the Web-based PierVantage Boatyard Management Solution. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2010)
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Cockroaches in cardboard boxes brought onto your sailing yacht?
[Link] I'm aware of the cardboard/cockroach issue but haven't seen any specific reference to the cardboard rolls that foil, saran, paper towels and toilet tissue are wrapped around. Do you advise eliminating these, and if so, how do you store those items aboard your sailing yacht?.......
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Marinemart Boating Accessories Adds a 24/7 Global Communication Product with the Satellite KVH TracPhone FB150
Marinemart Boating Accessories (www.marinemart.com) announces the KVH TracPhone FB150 as their preeminent satellite phone offering. Besides calling literally anywhere around the globe, boaters can now have fast, reliable and reasonably priced worldwide broadband and SMS service. The TracPhone FB 150 has all of the technical bells and whistles, but they’re presented in a tight, compact package with a manageable antenna making it perfect for smaller vessels which otherwise wouldn’t have the space for “Sat Comm.” Marinemart.com says, “Yes, we can finally hear you now.” (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)
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J/95 Shoal-draft Sailboat - Sailing's First Triple Crown Winner
J/95 Sailboat Honored by RI Governor Donald Carcieri- for winning Sailing World and Cruising World Magazine Overall Boat of the Year Awards. J/Boats first sailboat that provides the ultimate in sailing freedom! (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)
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