The tsunami that devastated Japan in March also swept massive amounts of debris into the Pacific Ocean. The initial debris field, photographed by the U.S. Navy shortly after the earthquake that triggered the devastating waves, spread out over 70 miles of ocean and began a slow drift eastward on the North Pacific Current.

As a result of a proposal by a private company to use radio frequency bandwidth right next to the existing GPS radio bandwidth, the future reliability of the GPS system across the United States is now in question. The nation’s largest recreational boaters group, BoatUS, says boaters could have a hard time avoiding treacherous shoals or simply finding their way home if GPS signals are interfered with, and is urging boaters to speak out during a 30-day comment period.

EPIRB? Check. Ditch bag? Check. Life raft? Check. Helicopter rescue plan?

For that next occasion, why don't you give somebody a gift of freedom topped with a new found confidence? Have you ever thought that you can give such a precious gift? Now you have with sailing lessons. It's a real out of the box gift idea that will surely put that sparkle in your recipients eyes, next thing you know, that person will be planning that next well deserved leave or time off because someone gifted him/her with a worthwhile activity. It is a great present that will give bigger...

Once you’re past the emotional aspects of why you want a new or pre-owned sailboat, you’ll need to contend with the transaction that’ll make it yours. "Hands-On Sailor"