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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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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Crowley Marine Expands into Australia and UK
Australia And UK: Struggling With Local Costs Of Boat Supplies And Look To US For Inexpensive Imports;Crowley Marine Offers Solutions (PRWeb Feb 4, 2010)
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Horton?s Heroes Combating War Wounds With Wakeboarding
Malibu Boats My Life My Boat January honoree, Attila Tassi, is helping injured service men and women get back to normal with fun activities, including wakeboarding, through his organization Horton’s Heroes. (PRWeb Jan 28, 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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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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Foremost Insurance Now Accepts Boats Up to 40-foot in Nebraska
Foremost announces the expansion of the Family Boaters program in Nebraska (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Surfline Launches HD Surf Cams on the iPhone
Surfline introduces high-definition (HD) surf cams on the iPhone and iPod touch -- continuing its passion for surfing and helping surfers know before they go. Free access is available throughout the month of March (details below). (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)
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