I installed this app on my Android and gave it a brief test-drive. After an initial hiccup on installation, it started working well. Basically, it allows you to wander around …
Technology
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It was going to happen sooner rather than later. There will be a drone coming to a yacht near you and you have to admit that this will be not …
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Miscellaneous and CuriousPower BoatingTechnology
Got Solar? Bring Your Hydrofoils.
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneMonte Carlo has always been on the leading edge of elite motor sports chic, so I guess solar powered boats are the thing. There’s apparently time for to order a …
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Moorage and MarinasTechnology
Rebuilt to withstand Tsunami, Crescent City Inner Harbor is Open
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneCrescent City (CA) Harbor’s Inner Boat Basin had been totally destroyed by the tsunami that struck the harbor on March 11, 2011 and was some of the most visible damage …
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The video speeds through the printing of a boat, yes printing. (some assembly required) There is little doubt there’s a place for 3d printing in customizing boats and equipment, but …
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It was just a few days ago that we brought you news of the very cool Earth Wind Map. Now there are surface currents in near real-time. Where’s the Gulf Stream …
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As the Seattle Boat Show approaches fast, it’s time to look at some new products. In case you were wondering where technology is headed, you should look at this black …
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The Earth Wind Map web site way cool and a great way for people to see what is going on with the current weather. On this chart for instance if …
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By now most of you have already heard about the biggest announcement/news coming out of the Paris Boat show: namely that France has put together a team to challenge for …
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This is a pretty cool book with lots of inside info and it just came out on Amazon and BN.com. It might make a great Santa’s helper special. –BH Winging …
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Boating BusinessBoating SafetyPower BoatingTechnology
Helicat Sinks off Florida, Owner OK
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneEarlier this year the innovative and intriguing Helicat, built by Wordboats, was flying around Puget Sound during sea trials and photo sessions. During an offshore run of Florida about three …
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Boating BusinessTechnologyUncategorized
Lightsquared Investors Sue GPS Makers
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneEarlier this year the high-flying Lightsquared satellite cell phone service ambitions came crashing back to earth. The proposed signals could have played havoc with existing GPS signals, and lots of …