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We are once again underway for a little boating adventure, and
hopefully by this time next month we will be deep into the Caribbean, most probably the BVI or Leeward Islands. From there we'll work our way south to Martinique and St Lucia in the Windward Islands before turning around and heading back north. Some of you will remember that we did mostly the same trip 3 years ago. It was arguably one of the best boating cruises of my lifetime and hopefully this one will be even better. Anyone who wants to keep track of our progress or lack thereof can keep track of us he http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0utTAiadygIUkT4LIXeoYfKADAn2Dkz os Right now we're headed to Key West for a few days of watching my oldest son racing sailboats in the annual Key West regatta, and after that we'll head over to the Bahamas and start working our way farther south as weather permits. We'll have some internet access along the way but not everywhere, so play nice in the meanwhile and try to think more about boating and less about politics, gun control, abortion, etc. |
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On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:02:50 PM UTC-4, Wayne B wrote:
We are once again underway for a little boating adventure, and hopefully by this time next month we will be deep into the Caribbean, most probably the BVI or Leeward Islands. From there we'll work our way south to Martinique and St Lucia in the Windward Islands before turning around and heading back north. Some of you will remember that we did mostly the same trip 3 years ago. It was arguably one of the best boating cruises of my lifetime and hopefully this one will be even better. Anyone who wants to keep track of our progress or lack thereof can keep track of us he http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0utTAiadygIUkT4LIXeoYfKADAn2Dkz os Right now we're headed to Key West for a few days of watching my oldest son racing sailboats in the annual Key West regatta, and after that we'll head over to the Bahamas and start working our way farther south as weather permits. We'll have some internet access along the way but not everywhere, so play nice in the meanwhile and try to think more about boating and less about politics, gun control, abortion, etc. Reminds me of when my buddy got the job of mate on the supply boat for the Windjammer fleet. I believe it started in Ft, lauderdale and worked it's way down the islands to the ABC islands off the coast of South America. Each trip took about a month round trip. I should have jumped right on that and made the trip... if only he could keep a job more than a few months..... |
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On Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:02:50 -0500, Wayne B wrote:
We are once again underway for a little boating adventure, and hopefully by this time next month we will be deep into the Caribbean, most probably the BVI or Leeward Islands. From there we'll work our way south to Martinique and St Lucia in the Windward Islands before turning around and heading back north. Some of you will remember that we did mostly the same trip 3 years ago. It was arguably one of the best boating cruises of my lifetime and hopefully this one will be even better. Anyone who wants to keep track of our progress or lack thereof can keep track of us he http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0utTAiadygIUkT4LIXeoYfKADAn2Dkz os Right now we're headed to Key West for a few days of watching my oldest son racing sailboats in the annual Key West regatta, and after that we'll head over to the Bahamas and start working our way farther south as weather permits. We'll have some internet access along the way but not everywhere, so play nice in the meanwhile and try to think more about boating and less about politics, gun control, abortion, etc. Have a super trip, and eat some bonito for me! Salmonbait -- 'Name-calling'...the liberals' answer to a lost argument! |
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On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:01:02 -0500, Gogarty
wrote: In article , says... (Snip) Nice to see something about boats here. Do you have an AIS transmitter? === No, don't have an AIS receiver eiher, although I've thought of getting one. |
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On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:04:14 -0500, Gogarty
wrote: In article , says... On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:01:02 -0500, Gogarty wrote: In article , says... (Snip) Nice to see something about boats here. Do you have an AIS transmitter? === No, don't have an AIS receiver eiher, although I've thought of getting one. Check thhis out. They offer free AIS receivers. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...px?level0=100# ==== Interesting. It looks like they are trying to expand their network of base/relay stations, not supply AIS receivers to boats. The receivers aren't all that expensive of course, and some of he new VHF units have AIS built in, a trend which I expect to continue. The incremental cost to a manufacturer is peanuts once the circuit boards go into mass production. The biggest advantage to having AIS integral to your VHF is that the need for an additional antenna is eliminated, and so is the need for an extra box to install. I've already got too many electronic gizmos on board. |
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On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:01:58 -0500, Gogarty
wrote: In article , says... On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:04:14 -0500, Gogarty wrote: In article , says... On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:01:02 -0500, Gogarty wrote: In article , says... (Snip) Nice to see something about boats here. Do you have an AIS transmitter? === No, don't have an AIS receiver eiher, although I've thought of getting one. Check thhis out. They offer free AIS receivers. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...px?level0=100# ==== Interesting. It looks like they are trying to expand their network of base/relay stations, not supply AIS receivers to boats. The receivers aren't all that expensive of course, and some of he new VHF units have AIS built in, a trend which I expect to continue. The incremental cost to a manufacturer is peanuts once the circuit boards go into mass production. The biggest advantage to having AIS integral to your VHF is that the need for an additional antenna is eliminated, and so is the need for an extra box to install. I've already got too many electronic gizmos on board. Being boatless now (Sob! Weep!) I keep in touch through thoe AIS maps and this: http://nyharborwebcam.com/ The AIS maps allow you to build a fleet of vessels to keep in touch all around the world. It seems as if every row boat in New York has an AIS transmitter. === That's a good web site, thanks. |
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"Wayne B" wrote
in message ... Gogarty wrote: wayneb says... Gogarty wrote: wayneb says... Gogarty wrote wayneb says... (Snip) Nice to see something about boats here. Do you have an AIS transmitter? No, don't have an AIS receiver eiher, although I've thought of getting one. Check thhis out. They offer free AIS receivers. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...px?level0=100# Interesting. It looks like they are trying to expand their network of base/relay stations, not supply AIS receivers to boats. The receivers aren't all that expensive of course, and some of he new VHF units have AIS built in, a trend which I expect to continue. The incremental cost to a manufacturer is peanuts once the circuit boards go into mass production. The biggest advantage to having AIS integral to your VHF is that the need for an additional antenna is eliminated, and so is the need for an extra box to install. I've already got too many electronic gizmos on board. Being boatless now (Sob! Weep!) I keep in touch through thoe AIS maps and this: http://nyharborwebcam.com/ The AIS maps allow you to build a fleet of vessels to keep in touch all around the world. It seems as if every row boat in New York has an AIS transmitter. That's a good web site, thanks. Oh please! Does anybody sail for sailing's sake anymore? Or has sailing become just another Facebook substitute? "HEY LOOKIT MEEEEEE!!!!" -- Sir Gregory |
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On Jan 24, 11:18*am, Wayne B wrote:
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:01:58 -0500, Gogarty wrote: In article , says... On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:04:14 -0500, Gogarty wrote: In article , says... On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:01:02 -0500, Gogarty wrote: In article , says... (Snip) Nice to see something about boats here. Do you have an AIS transmitter? === No, don't have an AIS receiver eiher, although I've thought of getting one. Check thhis out. They offer free AIS receivers. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...px?level0=100# ==== Interesting. * It looks like they are trying to expand their network of base/relay stations, not supply AIS receivers to boats. *The receivers aren't all that expensive of course, and some of he new VHF units have AIS built in, a trend which I expect to continue. *The incremental cost to a *manufacturer is peanuts once the circuit boards go into mass production. * The biggest advantage to having AIS integral to your VHF is that the need for an additional antenna is eliminated, and so is the need for an extra box to install. *I've already got too many electronic gizmos on board. Being boatless now (Sob! Weep!) I keep in touch through thoe AIS maps and this: http://nyharborwebcam.com/ The AIS maps allow you to build a fleet of vessels to keep in touch all around the world. It seems as if every row boat in New York has an AIS transmitter. === That's a good web site, thanks. Agreed. Very good site. |
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