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Electronics: A Watchful Eye from Afar
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Even when you’re not aboard, onboard security systems can monitor countless systems and situations. Electronics Reviews from our September 2012 issue.
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June 13, 2013iPad Around Cape Hornby Jim LengelAround the Horn, down the coast, or around the buoys, the iPad can help the sailor to navigate the course, communicate key ideas, coordinate the details of the trip, and ensure a literate voyage.
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June 7, 2013Personal Safety Devicesby Tony BessingerNewer and smaller electronic components put the power of an EPIRB or AIS transponder in a pocket-size beacon.
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June 6, 2013App of the Month: ColRegsby Jen BrettNeed to brush up on your nautical rules of the road? Wonder what the lights on the horizon mean? Check out this app.
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May 21, 2013My Techieby Michael RobertsonNow even though this is like black magic to the crew of Del Viento, I totally acknowledge that receiving weather faxes via short-wave radio is absolutely nothing to most other cruisers--basic, basic stuff.
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May 3, 2013App of the Month: Compass Eyeby Jen BrettCheck out this cool app that combines a compass, binoculars, and a camera.
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May 2, 2013Drop-Proof Phone CaseAvailable for most smartphone models, the Ballistic Every1
cases offer tough protection yet are slim enough to fit in your pocket.
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May 2, 2013Measure Wind Speed with Accuracyby Jen BrettThe pocket-size Davis Turbo Meter
anemometer can accurately measure the wind speed up to 99 miles per hour.
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March 29, 2013Garmin GPSMAP 500 and 700 MFDsby Tony BessingerGarmin’s latest multifunction displays employ touch screen navigation and wireless networking, and you can upload routes and waypoints conveniently with your tablet or smartphone.
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March 28, 2013App of the Month: What's On My Boat?by Jen BrettWith this app for the iPhone and iPad you can organize and keep track of the gear and goodies you have on board.
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February 19, 2013Miami Boat Show Electronics Roundupby Tony BessingerHere's a detailed look at some of the cool new products introduced at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail.
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The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
