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Snuggie - The Blanket with Sleeves

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stay warm from head to toe with the Snuggie Fleece Throw.

Made of super-soft, thick, luxurious fleece with oversized loose fitting sleeves, so shoulders,arms and upper body remain protected from the cold but arms and hands are free to use your laptop, TV remote, read a book, talk on the phone, eat a snack.

Snuggie Fleece Throw won't slip and slide like a regular blanket and allows complete freedom of movement.

As the temperature drops, you can keep your heating bill low and stay warm and comfy with your Snuggie Fleece Blanket.

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Rocna Anchors launch online anchoring resource

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rocna Anchors has released a comprehensive online collection of information on the topic of anchors, anchoring accessories, and the science of anchoring.

The Rocna Knowledge Base at http://www.rocna.com/kbwww.rocna.com/kb is a comprehensive, indexed and searchable digital encyclopaedia covering anchors and anchoring.

The new website includes a section specific to anchors, including a collection of Rocna installation case studies, and guidelines for designing and building the ideal bow roller. Analyses of independent test...Read More...

Eco-friendly mooring system

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The moving parts (particularly the heavy chains) of conventional mooring systems can damage or destroy seabeds which serve as vital marine habitats.

With no moving parts to come in contact with the seabed floor, the EzyRider Mooring System from Australian manufacturer Global Moorings Pty Ltd has virtually no impact on the marine environment.

'Mooring chain scouring is responsible for the destruction of vast areas of coral reef and seagrass meadows, which nurture fish and other sealife and are critically important in the sustainability of commercial and recreatio...Read More...

IRC Notice 2009 - Composite rigging

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There is currently a rumour circulating that the IRC rating increase for composite standing rigging is going to be removed for 2009.

While it is true that the IRC Technical Committee is looking at the rating cost of composite standing rigging, it is unlikely that there will be any change at all. If there is, it will be small.

There is certainly no intention for 2009 of removing the rating cost for composite standing rigging.

For more information contact the RORC....Read More...

Jelly fish guard

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the sea nettle and jelly fish population on the rise along the east coast of the United States and in other areas, Nettle Net® Boat Pools® can be used from boats or docks to keep swimmers sting-free all season long. The unique pools will be on display in Annapolis at the United States Sailboat Show (booth O3) October 9-13 and the United States Powerboat Show (land booth 26) October 16-19.

Available in 8, 12 and 20 foot diameters (20 foot pool pictured left), the eight foot deep, portable pools inflate (foot pump included) and launch in minutes and store compactly when not i...Read More...