Archive for November 6th, 2007

Somali pirates free Taiwan boat

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Pirates have freed a Taiwanese vessel and its crew, kidnapped almost six months ago off the coast of Somalia. The release followed intervention by the US Navy, which has helped five ships in the area in the past week, all of which had been boarded by pirates.

Silent Hunter IV gets new U-Boat add-on

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Silent Hunter IV: Wolves of the Pacific is a critically acclaimed submarine simulation, but some people felt it was missing a certain something. Some of those people are putting the finishing touches on a new add-on, U-Boat Missions. Finally, gamers will be able to prowl the Indian Ocean at the helm of a German submarine - sounds fun!

Morgan 41 Boat Review

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

The Morgan 41 sloop is arguably one of the best looking of many lovely dual-purpose sailboats that the Cruising Club of America handicap rating system engendered. One owner described his boat as “a Bermuda 40 for a regular Joe, only prettier.” Designer Charley Morgan traces the cruiser-racer’s heritage….

Somali pirates free Taiwan boat

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Pirates have freed a Taiwanese vessel and its crew, kidnapped almost six months ago off the coast of Somalia. The release followed intervention by the US Navy, which has helped five ships in the area in the past week, all of which had been boarded by pirates.

Navigation Software Resource

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Reviews and How-To Guides for all of the major boating navigation software packages.

Morgan 41 Boat Review

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

The Morgan 41 sloop is arguably one of the best looking of many lovely dual-purpose sailboats that the Cruising Club of America handicap rating system engendered. One owner described his boat as “a Bermuda 40 for a regular Joe, only prettier.” Designer Charley Morgan traces the cruiser-racer’s heritage….

Waterski twin race

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Pictures of waterskiing with two behind fast boats

Navigation Software Resource

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Reviews and How-To Guides for all of the major boating navigation software packages.

Primary Storage Batteries Boats

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Among the more neglected pieces of gear aboard most boats are the primary storage batteries, which faithfully crank the engine and light the lights. In the case of the typical lead-acid battery, even benign neglect istant amount to abuse.

Waterski twin race

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Pictures of waterskiing with two behind fast boats