Monthly Archives: April 2009
Boat Nanny
Found this on the ‘Trawlers-and-Trawlering Digest’, and I thought I would include it (with the authors permission, of course). Message: 22Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:45:21 -0700From: “Larry” To: Subject: T&T;: Boat Nanny I have a slightly used (2 months) Boat Nanny that paid for itself in one call home. This unit is great for … Continue reading
Busy news day
There is a lot of bad news out there lately. Please take care of yourselves. Attack on Yacht in Venezuelahttp://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-12-1/viewComment: The ‘reconsideration’ of whether to carry firearms or not seems to be coming up a lot lately. Yo Ho Yo Ho, It’s The Risk Management Life For Theehttp://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/04/11/yo-ho-yo-ho-its-the-risk-management-life-for-thee/Comment: A few good comments on the reasons … Continue reading
A wide variety today
Some interesting links. I am attempting to avoid the Somalia Piracy Issues, as they are primarily against commercial vessels, although I will include news about yachts and other ‘civilian’ vessels. Yachts included in Piracy Deterrence Operations:http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-04-2 Venezuelan Rescue & Maritime Safety Organisation (an old link, but still relevant):http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-03-01-2/view One on mindset and the French Yacht … Continue reading
Mindset
From the latest news reports, it sounds like the hijacked Maersk vessel’s crew did the correct thing and counter-attacked the pirates. Reminiscent of the 9/11 passengers, but with a more positive result. Always have the mindset of protecting you and your mates/family/friends. Don’t rely on someone else to do what you need to do. Do … Continue reading
Update – Apr 9th, 2009
Been busy lately, with the day job and some other work that has come my way. Here are some news links for you: French Yacht Sea-Jacked, NE Somalia – Further Detailshttp://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-07-2/view France tracking yacht seized by pirateshttp://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090307151739ibinews.html There has been a lot of news lately re the Somalia Piracy issue. Plenty of sites elsewhere to … Continue reading