February 2012
Actisense QPD & A2K, more good choices in NMEA 2000 cabling
I believe that the new Actisense QPD-1 seen above is the best NMEA 2000 power drop yet, as long as you can live with its bulk.
Ann Davison’s 23ft Atlantic crossing yacht is being restored
Ann Davison’s little double-ended sailing yacht Felicity Ann is being restored at Port Hadlock, Washington. read more »
Skylark IX Dunkirk Little Ship for sale on eBay
This message arrived this morning:
‘The Leven Cruising Club is trying to find a home for the Skylark IX.
‘The Skylark IX played a vital role during the war during Operation Dynamo, in which she rescued more than 600 soldiers.
‘She is thought to be the last original Dunkirk Little Ship in Scotland. read more »
AIS & DSC MoB devices, the standards revealed
Here's some good news, even if I had to Google out a non-governmental Australian site to find out what the RTCM here in the States is up to. But I've admired the clearly written expertise at gmdss.com.au before, and I'm confidant that they have their facts right about the new standards for man overboard devices using AIS or DSC VHF (or both!).
Florida fun: "Plures Naves Quam Mentes"
Yes, I was a grinning fool when Panbo -- for the second year in a row! -- received the BWI Award for Original Online Content (all awards here).
San Francisco artist Lawrence LaBianca uses the Light Trow in his work
California artist Lawrence LaBianca has been using the hull of my Light Trow design in his artwork, we were delighted to learn this morning. read more »
A video for the kids or grandchildren: Gulp!
So that’s what a fisherman does in his little clinker-built boat!
This clever little stop-motion video was apparently all shot using a Nokia N8 mobile phone.
I wonder how they attached it to the tripod? And isn’t it remarkable how they have nothing to fear from hazards such as drowning and explosions? I guess it would be best not to take it all too literally… read more »
