Monday, April 18, 2022

Boat Gear: Navatiee Collapsible Folding Wagon

 

[image source: Amazon.com]

 

Navatiee Collapsible Folding Wagon, Heavy Duty Utility Beach Wagon Cart with Removable Wheels, Large Capacity 
"The internal volume is increased by 40% than other wagons overall, the unfold size is 35.5" x 19.5" x 22". The load capacity is up to 220lbs (100kg),"

In preparation for more moving, traveling (and needing to move heavy items from/to the car), and some future boat projects  - as well as future voyaging - I decided to splurge on a Collapsible Folding Wagon.   

 

2023-01-02 update:  

I have used this cart extensively - and highly recommend it.

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Roman Titov: Pitchpoled & dismasted 300 miles off Scotland

 A fascinating story of a single-handed sailor's self-rescue, after being pitchpoled

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/boat-events/golden-globe-race/roman-titov-pitchpoled-dismasted-300-miles-off-scotland-84935

"One by one I had solved all the seemingly fatal problems which I faced."

"Over the course of 17 days, I had been able to clear the boat of water, make a flame, dry wet clothing, erect a jury rig, sew small sails, repair and start the engine."

"With just a marine chart, sextant and compass I had brought the yacht into a Scottish port, a voyage under jury rig of 307 miles."

Friday, April 8, 2022

Marine Canvas Tutorial Resources

I need to replace my current main sail cover - and considering sewing it myself...this blog post is a placeholder for useful resources I may find:


YouTube Channels

Misc. YouTube Videos

Books

 Web Sites

Mobile 5G Internet Service Information and Resources

 As I frequently travel for business - and am planning to do more long-distance single-handed ocean voyaging next year...this video was of particular interest to me.

Some interesting information for folks interested in the current state of 5G mobile capabilities of different options/providers

 

 


Internet Resource Center

 

INSEEGO

 

 T-Mobile - Coverage Map

  

T-Mobile - 5G MiFi M2000 Mobile Hotspot 

 

T-Mobile - 5G Home Internet Gateway

 

 

2022-05-19 Update

 I've been using my new T-Mobile Mifi device for the last ~7 weeks - and am very pleased with it. $50/month - with unlimited data (first 100GB at 5G speeds)


2022-11-19 Update:

Fight for Fair Internet: Consumer Reports white paper on broadband pricing
https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/research/fight-for-fair-internet-consumer-reports-white-paper-on-broadband-pricing