Watch Over Me: the new CrewWatcher from Weems & Plath
This new device from Weems & Plath connects a waterproof beacon to your smart phone or tablet to keep an eye on all those aboard.
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The two-way messaging is a real plus, and so is a system you see working every day that can also call for help
Hands on with Ben Ellison as an “Armchair Transatlantic”
Kite fishing for sailfish with Ben and Garmin
While Ben suggested some topics to cover, the story I must tell largely involves kites and sailfish, though the electronics could not be ignored.
SL Fridge Optimizer, A Smart New Product From A New Company (BLOG)
If you'd like better monitoring and control of your boat's electric refrigeration system, and/or automated defrosting (fridge only, not freezer), and/or improved battery time at anchor, read on.
Newport International Boat Show Opens Tomorrow
Running through late Sunday afternoon, the show will feature over 600 foreign and domestic marine exhibitors offering a full range of power and sail boats as well as the latest and greatest in boating gear and equipment.
One LED Flare Replaces U.S. Required Pyros, Sirius Signal But Not Ocean Signal (BLOG)
Given that the cheapest flare set costs about $33 and expires 42 months after manufacturing, the Sirius substitute may be a "no brainer."