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Thanks, Marc. This was an issue my husband and I have tossed about...he's a
writer and would need to be able to send transcripts to a publisher while
cruising.
Margo
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From: "marc_archambault" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 11:31 AM
Subject: [world-cruising] Re: Introduction
> Joe,
>
> I agree with Rick's first comment. The first thing a good cruiser
> does when stepping aboard is forgetting the ways of the land. That
> includes what you consume, how you communicate and also your
> affinity for land (such as when passage making).
>
> If you're willing to rely mostly on e-mail for personal / business
> use (and communicate with other cruisers through HF and VHF voice
> nets), and you already have a computer onboard, then you might
> consider getting an amateur radio license.
>
> With a good modem (http://www.scs-ptc.com/controller.html#ptc2ex),
> computer, the free airmail program (http://www.airmail2000.com/) and
> HF radio (http://www.icomamerica.com/marine/ssb/icm802main.html)
> you're set for communicating anywhere, anytime.
>
> This sort of a solution is expensive upfront but costs nothing
> afterwards for personnal use (or about 200$ per year for sailmail
> which allows commercial e-mail traffic http://www.sailmail.com )
>
> It might be overkill if you're only going for 6 months, or might be
> well worth it if you decide to make cruising a permanent lifestyle.
>
>
> Cheers, Marc
>
> --- In , "Joe Grasch" <jgrasch at e dot dot dot >
> wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > My name is Joe and I am a 30 year old man who is now in the
> beginning stages of planning an adventure of a lifetime.
> > I have recently purchased a sea ray 410 sundancer and am planning
> to cruise the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and overall Caribbean. My
> goal is to make it to Trinidad, but I I would be happy if I just
> made it to the Virgin Islands.
> >
> > I am familar with "boating" but am a rookie to "cruising". The
> longest trips I have loged have been across Lake Michigan.
> >
> > I want to do this upcoming trip right! I was hoping to get some
> feedback on all aspects of Caribbeanb cruising including:
> publications, places to go, places not to go, gear, seamanship,
> maintenance, electronics.
> >
> > One specific question that I have is what is the most affordable
> way to communicate via phone / email. Should I invest in a KVH
> track net system for the boat?? Or is there a wireless / cellular
> service that will have service in the Caribbean / Bahamas area? Is
> a satellite phone necessary or a good idea?
> >
> > Any advise would be greatly appreciated and will be taken very
> seriously.
> >
> > Thank you for your time,
> >
> > joe
> >
> > ps, if anyone is interested in calling please do not hesitate.
> > 414 406 2001
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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