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Wireless Networking

As we cross oceans on our vessels, we spend a great deal of time studying our chartplotter, autopilot, depth sounder, radar, AIS transponder, knot meter, wind speed indicator and so

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Harbor Island West Marina Begins Redevelopment Phase

Harbor Island West Marina in San Diego has entered a new stage of its long-planned redevelopment project. The Dockmaster’s office has recently relocated to temporary trailers in the marina parking

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The Benefits of a Dock Boost Transformer

Editor’s Note: This article, The Benefits of a Dock Boost Transformer, was first published in Ocean Navigator on October 22, 2024. Pulling into a transient slip at a new marina

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Meteorologist Insights for Safer Boating

Insights from PredictWind Meteorologist, Arnaud Monges: How to spot the differences between clouds for quick safety decisions. There are two basic types of clouds: Cumulus and Stratus. Simply speaking, if

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Boat Security Systems

Ensuring the security of your boat, whether in your home marina or in a familiar coastal anchorage, usually involves nothing more than clamping a padlock on the companionway, checking the

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Chafing Gear for Dock Line Protection

Chafing gear may not be the flashiest piece of equipment on a boat, but it’s one of the most important. It serves as the quiet guardian between the elements, the

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Fog Season Brings Safety Reminder

Each year as Southern California moves deeper into the late fall and winter months, familiar marine conditions return to the coastline. Cool mornings, gentle offshore breezes and lingering humidity often