Monthly Archives: March 2013
Flash Launcher – Self Protection Tool
Phantom Services utilizes the FlashLauncher as a key tool in its non-lethal arsenal for Maritime and Personal Security. The FlashLauncher system combines a flashlight and a pepperball launcher into one product. Its bright 100 lumen flashlight will illuminate your immediate surroundings (such as the inside of your vessel or your weather decks), and allows identification … Continue reading
Yacht Theft News
There have been a couple of cases in the news lately – one in California and one in Canada. Not dinghy theft or outboard motors, but the entire vessel. I have not heard any of the facts leading up to the thefts yet (still searching when I can for more information). Is this the new … Continue reading
Situational Awareness note
Was reading through the blogoshpere, and came across an article from Rory Miller (noted author of ‘Facing Violence’) – here’s the link – Group Monkey Dance. What piqued my interest is the following excerpt – “Situational awareness is an over-used phrase. Without specific education of the things you need to be aware of it’s only … Continue reading
Costa Rica, Golfito: Outboard Theft
From Noonsite – Costa Rica, Golfito: Outboard Theft From the article – “The thieves were pros: they stole the outboard while we had our aggressive English staffie onboard – who barks at everything and the hatches were open so he can run out if he hears things. They might have done it during a squall. After talking … Continue reading
Good news for GOST Security System user
An article about GOST being used to successfully recover a vessel is posted on-line at SatNews publishers. From the article – ‘The Yellowfin, which is used for offshore fishing, was stolen from Marsh Harbor in the early hours of the morning after the vessel had arrived from the United States the day before. Luckily, it … Continue reading