Overboard and back

Article Abstract:

A group of organizations and individuals, including Modern Sailing Academy, has organized four national events on San Francisco Bay to study man-over-board safety and recovery techniques, best practice, and best gear. Reaching the person in the water is one problem, getting him back on board is another and it is best to be prepared in case of some eventuality.

General services, California, Safety and security measures, San Francisco Bay Area, Submarine crews

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Broaching through cyberspace. Warning: Computer sailing games can be addictive

Article Abstract:

Computer sailing simulators and games do much to replicate the experience of sailing. Sailors of all types turn to sailing software to satisfy some urge to sail. Four products -- Coastal Cruising Simulator 2002 and Sailing Tactics Simulator 2002; SAIL Simulator 4.2; Virtual Skipper; and 21st Century Sailing Simulator are discussed.

Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Trainers & Simulators, Computer software industry, Software industry, Product information, Synthetic training devices, Simulators (Training equipment)

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Mainly smooth

Article Abstract:

A short description on features of the several mainsail-handling upgrades for boat that help in reducing friction and transferring luff loads to ball-bearing cars and slides are presented. Some of the upgrades include Harken, Schaefer Marine, Ronstand, Tides Marine Strong System, Antal slider car and Dutchman.

Product enhancement, Sailboats, Properties

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