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Re: A discussion of the current LightSquared debate [by crip]

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 02:55:17 -0600

Sailing in general:: A discussion of the current LightSquared debate
That sucks!

April 18, 2012 2nd Class exam Date [by Bill]

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:15:17 -0600

Paperwork...:: April 18, 2012 2nd Class exam Date
JMRA will offer the 2nd class exam April 12, 2012.
Applications should be available March 29, 2012.
The deadline for application to be in the JMRA office is April 11, 2012.
The JMRA office will not accept and process applications if the fees for the exam are not on hand. Send fees in before your application.
The application process and sample forms are available at:
http://www.japansmallboatlicense.com/SBLJ/SBL_J.html

Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 [by Bill]

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:05:58 -0600

Sailing in general:: Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/home.html

Blog added to the Juku site [by Bill]

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:06:41 -0600

Getting a License:: Blog added to the Juku site
I just added a blog to the Small Boat Juku site. Oh by the way, we got that url straightened out. It is:
http://www.japansmallboatlicense.com/SBL_J.html

The first blog entry is about the TSPS course for the exam in the Tokyo area. The Juku gets several inquires before the exams from folks in the Tokyo area and I want to make sure they have the TSPS information. TSPS has a long, proven history to help people attain their license and it makes sense, to me, for the people in that area to use those service.
The Juku want to serve first the people in the Osaka area and second those around the country who will not take the exam in Tokyo. Thus the web site provides models of the application forms and other information that allows people to apply for and pass the exam without the need for a 'course'.
Keep an eye on the blog for further information.
Bill

Annual world report on piracy From Sailworld.com [by Bill]

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:47 -0600

Sailing in general:: Annual world report on piracy From Sailworld.com
http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/index.cfm?nid=93077&rid=11

Re: Finally! Bliss is back [by crip]

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:41:57 -0600

Sailing Schools:: Finally! Bliss is back
Looking good, Bull!

Re: Kelly takes Basic Coastal Cruising! [by crip]

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:24:58 -0600

Sailing Schools:: Kelly takes Basic Coastal Cruising!
Nice one Kelly.

Re: Laura Dekker, 14 to attempt solo circumnavigation [by crip]

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:24:00 -0600

Sailing in general:: Laura Dekker, 14 to attempt solo circumnavigation
Well deserved round of applause in her general direction. Hell of a thing to do. Well done!

adri40 has joined the forum [by adri40]

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:37:17 -0600

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Re: Marine Navigation Apps [by crip]

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 03:05:49 -0600

The Site:: Marine Navigation Apps
Not far! In my experience, the middle of Osaka Bay is a dead zone, so I'd guess somewhere about 5km out. Don't know how well populated your cell antennas are, but in Japan they're pretty much ubiquitous on the coast, at least.