Nav station 2040

Article Abstract:

A January 2040 dawn, where all the Caribbean-bound cruises have departed the mooring field in St. George's, Bermuda is described. Armed with a direct link to weather satellites and the ability to update his own chart databases, a member of the Captain Cook Club keeps one eye on his anchorage and the other on the world's ocean.

United States, Methods, Technology application, Sailboats, Sailors

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Chartless in Canada

Article Abstract:

Navionics and C-Map have stopped selling the Canadian chart cards due to increase in royalties. The Canadian Hydrographic service (CHS) and Nautical Data International (NDI), the two chart companies fear that the increase in royalties would double the retail chart card prices.

Canada, Management dynamics, Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified, Measuring and Controlling Devices, Instrument industry, Instrument industry (Equipment), Management, Company business management, Navionics Inc.

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Storm warnings: A visit to NOAA's National Hurricane Center leaves one sailor pleased to be a taxpayer

Article Abstract:

The role and functions of NOAA's National Hurricane Center at Miami, Florida, which provides weather forecasts at sea, is described. The personal visit of a sailor at the Center is described who was overwhelmed on observing the research activity on hurricanes.

Florida, Science & research, Research, Powers and duties, Hurricanes, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Meteorology, Maritime, Marine meteorology

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