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INSIGHTS: SSB is Social Networking for Nostalgics

A Spark of Nostalgia by Simon Currin - reprinted with permission I love being connected to all things digital 24/7 and freely admit that I...

Published 2 months ago

Updated 2 months ago

Cruising Musings: An Ode to AIS

Technology Joy: An Ode to AIS For this month’s musings I’m meandering into the technical, to talk about a piece of gear that makes cruising...

Published 3 months ago

Updated 4 days ago

Navigation: Malicious Interference with GPS Signals - a Growing Problem

by John Franklin A Growing Problem The purpose of this article is to bring to the attention of the recreational cruising community the increasing problem...

Published 4 months ago

Online sailing communities and apps: Speaking to Sailing La Vagabonde stars

Online sailing communities and apps: Speaking to Sailing La Vagabonde stars This article by Yachting World (March 2025) explores how social media has changed how...

Published 8 months ago

Updated 4 days ago

Tonga: Government Grants Temporary Permit to Starlink

Update: December 2024: Officials in Tonga have advised Noonsite that the Tongan Government was hoping to make a decision on the Starlink operational licence before...

Published 2 years ago

Updated 3 days ago

Tonga: Communication Problems Have Serious Impact on Cruisers

UPDATE 22 July: Starlink have now been granted a temporary 6-month permit Original Post 15 July, 2024 Starlink Ceased Operations in Tonga Yesterday, the Prime...