Monthly Archives: September 2011
Flir First Mate
From gCaptain: Previously, we have posted about this same model (from a review on Panbo Electroncis).Here is another look at what we consider a valuable piece of kit, for navigation, general usage and security purposes. And the price keeps coming down, making it more affordable to the cruising community.The First Mate’s portability lends itself to … Continue reading
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
I know, it was the 19th of September …….
Tobago News
Three from Noonsite: Tobago: Local Reaction to Latest Crime Against Yachts Tobago: Plymouth, Great Courland Bay – Daytime robbery/break-in Tobago: 2nd Security Incident Against Yachts this Month “Peter and I recognize that we have been pretty happy-go-lucky cruisers, and are now aware that we have been foolishly loose about security. We are already beginning the process … Continue reading
French sailor killed, wife rescued from pirates by Spanish warship off Yemen
From gCaptain – update on the SY Tribal Cat.‘They knew they were taking a risk and everyone advised them not to go,’ a relative told Agence France Presse (AFP) after the event. One of the couple’s daughters, Emilie, posted a message of concern on the blog they were keeping of their high seas adventure.
Pirates Attack Yacht off Yemen
From YachtPals – another yacht taken. Haven’t seen anything elsewhere, will update as information becomes available.