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• We're sailing more this season, because sailing, has become easier to do.
  • Cute dog alert in the lower image
  • Well if Tom is going "off" for a cruise it must be time for a named storm!
    • Don't say that!
    • That thought is a little startling, Nat.
    • At least he won't be bringing us one down here!
      • Hello, Cristobal!
  • iPad Ideas
    • There's no doubt in my mind, sailing today, can be easier.
      • Electric winch
    • New App
  • We just got our first iPads this week
    • Lifecase might be wise for cockpit use
    • Not so much in those conditions, Mark.
    • I use the iPhone in its LifeProof Nuud case all the time now.
      • What nav app are you using?
        • Inverters, the next marine relic?
          • or skip the refrigeration app
          • The generic batteries and charger I bought for my Nikon came with a 12v adapter
            • That's better than the pre-ground I carry.
              • That whirring noise is definately worth it
                • It's fun to be totally lazy and just scoop powder into the press.
                  • Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder = under 100w
        • Still navigating with the Garmin GPSmap 478.
          • You might be able to find a Canon charger
            • The Canon batteries cost too much to use in someone else's charger!
        • we just used the ipad as navigation tool
          • What do you use for a GPS receiver?
            • Some ipads have GPS
              • our ipad is with built in gps
                • We opted for T-Mobile version -> 200mb free data/month/life
            • I haven't had the problem this season, Mark.