Tag: Safety
Vote for the Best U.S. Coast Guard Video of 2009
The following is from the official blog of the U.S. Coast Guard, The Coast Guard Compass. It describes the annual video contest the service holds and this year’s collection of videos are as dramatic as ever. I’ve picked my favorite. Now it’s your turn. Have a look at the compilation below and then visit the [...]
Time to Pay Attention to Hurricane Season
The 2009 hurricane season on the east coast of the U.S. has started just a bit later than usual, although it’s gone from nothing to a Cat 4 Hurricane (Bill) in what seemed like no time at all. A new resource will help you stay safe.
The Wish List: Auto-Updating Charts
What are the odds that your nav charts are out of date? Pretty high, if you’re like most boaters. Why can’t your chartplotter just update them over the Internet in real time? We take a look at that issue and the one solution, so far, on the market.
