I use a Motorola Droid 2 phone with service from Verizon Wireless on it. I have a plan with internet service and use it as WiFi hotspot for my laptop. It does not work in BC. Works great right up to the boarder then nothing for the internet or email...
I have a USA / Canada plan with Verizon...
It almost looks like the anchor is being used to hold the boat against the dock. Kind of like a large bungee cord except using the weight to pull the bow line in. Of course, I can't see if the bow line is tied off or not...
We did the same thing with the charter class on a single screw in Anacortes last summer. I would recommend it even if you have a smaller boat. A lot to be learned from a USCG Licensed Captian (who does the hands on teaching)... I have been on boats my whole life and still learned quite a bit...
I have been reading this forum for well over a year now. We have been shopping for a trawler for about that time. And this forum is great to get good information and advise without even posting. I have been boating since before I could walk. I feel I am a lucky man for having a dad who was a...