Tweaks
We’ve been making some slight tweaks to Harbor News. It shouldn’t be noticeable or impact our functionality.
Month: March 2012
Nautical Chart Updates
Are your nautical charts up-to-date? It never hurts to check. NOAA has a nice list of charting products for boaters. We know we’ve covered this topic before, but it never hurts to be reminded from time to time. There are always new navigational hazards out there. It’s best to avoid them.
Live Ships Map – AIS – Vessel Tracking and Positions
This Marine Map is fun to use. Long Beach, CA was added to the “Areas” section on the left vertical menu and was able to view Cargo Vessels, Tankers, and Tug, Pilot boats. Then, I clicked on Satellite on the top right corner and it was instantly displaying the coastline in the rich blue ocean … Read more
Ship Simulators
Check out Planet in Action Ship Simulator. The video is pretty cool! Click on Harbor News page “Planet in Action Ship Simulator” if the first link doesn’t work.
Hanging out at Santa Barbara’s Harbor
Santa Barbara Harbor Great Blue Heron Reference from edhat.com
The Mariners’ Museum
It looks like the The Mariners’ Museum is planning some events associated with the 100th anniversary of the infamous fate of the Titanic. The museum is located in Virginia, check out there website for event listing. Could be an interesting outing for folks who’ll be in the area.
Man, daughter rescued from burning, sinking boat on Lake Erie
Man, daughter rescued from burning, sinking boat on Lake Erie | cleveland.com.
Our Goal
Our goal is to promote fun and safe boating. Being safe is important, it allows you to enjoy boating, and being on the water. That’s what it’s all about, really. That being said, that’s why we share the stories and sites that we do. Life’s short, make the most of it.
2012 Ghost Ships Festival in April
calsworld@wi.rr.com via GLSRF | 2012 Ghost Ships Festival. This sounds like fun for folks in the Wisconsin area….
Lighthouse beacon will shine
Watertown Daily Times | Lighthouse beacon will shine. A little fun nautical news.
Vessel Maintenance
It should go without saying that all vehicles boats, cars, trucks, etc. need regular maintenance. That being said, it’s always a good idea to have a regular maintenance schedule for your vessel, and to inspect in before taking it out on the water.