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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Blog

The Best Knives for the Pro-Mariner

I carry three things with me every time I go on deck. A Pelican Flashlight, Channel Locks and my knife. I have tried many and my absolute favorite knife

June 12, 2010
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
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Poll of the Week: Electronic vs Paper Charts

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October 1, 2009
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Friday, June 12, 2009
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A Sinking Ship – World’s Largest Yacht Transporter

Dockwise Yacht Transport has been in the boat delivery business for 21 years. Their semi-submersible vessels operate world wide. Launched in April of 2008, the

June 12, 2009
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
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Abandon Ship Ditch Bag

Have an Iridium, VHF or SSB handheld radio aboard? What about a portable GPS? Create an Abandon Ship Ditch Bag that is waterproof, floats and will survive a

April 25, 2009
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
gCaptain

Google Toolbar Buttons – Maritime Edition

Introducing gCaptain’s Google Toolbar buttons. How do you get them? Click on one of the images then… if you already have Google’s Toolbar

March 26, 2009
Total Views: 15

Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Video

Solo Rowing Mission Around the World

Oliver Hicks, 27 year old British adventure, pushes off this week from Wellington, New Zealand in an attempt to complete the first ever solo circumnavigation

December 24, 2008
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Marine Weather

ships in heavy weather – at sea photo slideshow

We found this interesting YouTube video of ships battling heavy seas and rogue waves. These photos have been provided by SplashVision.com. Here at gCaptain.com

November 29, 2008
Total Views: 121

Monday, October 6, 2008
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My ship is bigger than Russian Billionare Abramovich’s new yacht… Just Barely

The economy may not be on the upswing in my hometown of New York City but Moscow is another story. The city that’s home to the largest number of

October 6, 2008
Total Views: 347

Monday, September 22, 2008
Blog

Yacht Salvage – Incident Photo Of The Week

We don’t have the full details on how this yacht found its way to the beach but the photos do a great job in describing the yacht salvage

September 22, 2008
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Navy

US Navy’s M80 Stiletto Finally Sees Action

Under military testing since 2006 the US Navy’s M80 Stiletto was put into action this week. Marine Link reports: The Pentagon’s high-speed,

September 17, 2008
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Friday, July 18, 2008
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Quiz – A Most Unusual Boat

We know that Friday is not gCaptain’s most popular day of the week so today’s nautical quiz should be an easy on. At least for those of you who

July 18, 2008
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
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The Boater’s TV – Videos Online

While the majority of episodes are dedicated to recreational boaters, the weekly video podcast TheBoaters TV is enjoyable viewing and has the occasional story

May 10, 2008
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
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Sabdes 50M – Hybrid Yacht Design

This 50 meter yacht promises to be vastly cleaner and more fuel-efficient than traditional marine powerplants, and Sabdes says the 50M will have a higher

April 19, 2008
Total Views: 54

Friday, January 25, 2008
Marine Weather

USCG Boat Rescue – Video

During a January 4 storm, two 47-foot Motor Life Boats from Station Golden Gate responded to calls and assisted four boaters in distress, towing one of the

January 25, 2008
Total Views: 15

Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Interesting

World’s Best Designed Lighthouses

Deputy Dog brings us “12 stunning lighthouses“. While today’s technology limits their usefulness we at gCaptain agree they are a good backup

January 2, 2008
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
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Maritime Podcast – Episode 02

Here’s episode 02 of Messing About In Ships, your new maritime podcast. This week’s topics include; Listener Comments Antarctic Cruise Ship Sinking

December 13, 2007
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AIS Conversation Continued – SHIP VS BOAT

Earlier this week I received a request from our friend Ben Ellison at Panbo to poll our readers on the use of AIS. He was especially concerned with the

December 13, 2007
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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AIS-B, Automatic Information System For Boats. A Welcome Change?

  We have already proclaimed our love of AIS, the technology that helps watchkeepers identify surrounding vessel traffic, but currently this technology

December 11, 2007
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
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Big Announcement… gCaptain’s First Podcast

We are thrilled to announce a new endeavor from the editors of gCaptain and leadership gurus at Sea Fever Consulting… A Maritime podcast; Messing About

December 8, 2007
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Video

Darwin Award Close Call of the Week – Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj502ncMu7E Youtube commentary; While sailing on San Francisco Bay we had a close encounter with a container ship. The container

November 20, 2007
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