News from Noonsite - taken on Feb 24, 2011, and released 06 Sep 2011.
Glad the family and crew were released - wish there had been a happier ending (tons of dead pirates).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
The Chandler’s Book Now Published
Friday, August 26, 2011
Theft from Yachts and other boats
From the folks at Noonsite - http://www.noonsite.com/ - a brief article about theft from vessels in East Malaysia/Borneo.
My reason for sharing this? To reinforce the concept of always taking care of your belongings. Most people that had items stolen had not locked their vessels hatches/doors. Also, they vessels were part of a large group, which may have lent an air of security to the participants.
A quote - "The lesson being that security is a major concern when cruising these waters and the thieves are quite bold in the way in which they operate."
Theft/thievery and other criminal acts will only increase as the economy worsens globally. It is not just a regional (Caribbean, S. Florida) issue - there are bad people everywhere, and it is up to you to prevent/deter the thieves.
My reason for sharing this? To reinforce the concept of always taking care of your belongings. Most people that had items stolen had not locked their vessels hatches/doors. Also, they vessels were part of a large group, which may have lent an air of security to the participants.
A quote - "The lesson being that security is a major concern when cruising these waters and the thieves are quite bold in the way in which they operate."
Theft/thievery and other criminal acts will only increase as the economy worsens globally. It is not just a regional (Caribbean, S. Florida) issue - there are bad people everywhere, and it is up to you to prevent/deter the thieves.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Two articles for you
From PANBO, a review of a stabilizer for your electronics. Although aimed at the larger (and more expensive) end of the recreational cruising market (or super-yachts), it makes sense to better utilize your electronics.
And from FerFAL - a nice set of tips to help prevent crime, which can be tweaked to help keep cruisers and yachtsmen safe as well (looking at a larger picture).
And from FerFAL - a nice set of tips to help prevent crime, which can be tweaked to help keep cruisers and yachtsmen safe as well (looking at a larger picture).
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Reality Check
Reality Check -, from the Expat Daily News blog for Aug 18, 2011.
Good article, along the same lines as what we try to stress here and at Yau Kung Mun - be aware of your surroundings, don't succumb to paranoia and quit living.
Not much more needs to be said - but plenty more needs to be done.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Situational Awareness
Came across this post about Situational Awareness on Stratfor.
If the examples given in the article help you understand the concept better, or allow you to explain them to loved ones, it is well worth the re-posting.
Self-protection is not just fists, feet and conditioning the body. Mindset plays a very important part.
As an added benefit, if you are more aware, you will discover more wonderful things about the world around that you may have been missing.
If the examples given in the article help you understand the concept better, or allow you to explain them to loved ones, it is well worth the re-posting.
Self-protection is not just fists, feet and conditioning the body. Mindset plays a very important part.
As an added benefit, if you are more aware, you will discover more wonderful things about the world around that you may have been missing.
Friday, August 5, 2011
The No Bull**it Guide To Self Defense For Ladies
The No Bull**it Guide To Self Defense For Ladies
Found this today, and feel it is quite to the point. Not just for ladies, either; for all who may feel the need for self protection.
He has written a companion piece (more for the boys out there) about fist fighting.
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