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Sailing on TV

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Spirit of Yachting 2008 is a series of ten half-hour programmes featuring some of the very best yachting events taking place this year. Starting with the Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay in the Philippines, the series moves to Miami and the recently completed Rolex Farr 40 World Championship before heading to Europe for the Rolex Capri Sailing Week, which takes place in May. The final programme in the series will the Rolex Sydney Hobart, which starts each year on Boxing Day.

The programmes will be shown around the world and scheduling information will be posted t...Read More...

New Marine Electronics Lock

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bracket-mounted electronics on unattended boats are an easy target for thieves - just unscrew the knobs, unplug the cord and walk away. The new Universal Electronics Lock from DuraSafe secures bracket-mounted electronics, leaving a thief no other alternative but to move on.

The compact and rugged, but inexpensive lock – MSRP is just $19.99 - replaces one of the bracket knobs and secures the unit to the bracket. One size (one SKU) fits GPS, fishfinders and VHF radios made by virtually every manufacturer. It can be keyed alike if more than one bracket-mounted device needs to be se...Read More...

Eco-Friendly Boat Hull Cleaning

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Under an agreement with the ArmaKleen Company, SodaBlast Systems, manufacturer of eco-friendly boat hull cleaning systems, will use ARMEX®, the industry-leading baking soda-based blast media from the makers of ARM & HAMMER® Products.

'Partnering the pioneer of soda blasting equipment with the originator of baking soda media was a logical next step,' said Benny LeCompte of SodaBlast Systems.

'One of the most attractive aspects about this partnership is the focus of SodaBlast Systems to promote the technology and continue to develop equipment to meet application dem...Read More...

OceanGrafix Announces 40 New Chart Editions from NOAA

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

OceanGrafix, the first company to offer print-on-demand nautical charts, today announced the availability of 40 new chart editions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These new charts are the final product of work done by NOAA's expert cartographers, who collect, interpret and then apply critical chart corrections.

NOAA maintains over 1,000 charts, which it takes measures to keep current via the Coast Guard's weekly Local Notice to Mariners changes. However, constantly changing information also necessitates entirely new chart editions. According to ...Read More...

New Dealers for green products

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TRAC Ecological Products of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, manufacturer of green environment-friendly products designed to clean marine water systems, remove rust and grease has appointed 19 new US and international dealers for its unique product line:

A.S.A.P. Marine Service, Ft. Myers, FL; Alred Marine, Guntersville, AL; Crook & Crook, Miami, FL; Elite Marine Yacht Services, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Escobar Service, Hollywood, FL; Half-Hitch Marine, St. Augustine, FL; ICE Marine, Lantana, FL; M&M Marine Engine, Margate, FL; Scarano Marine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; South Seas Marine, Miami, FL...Read More...