There's a boat doing such a trip at the moment, and the skipper is blogging his trip at <a href="http://tahinaexpedition.com/">http://tahinaexpedition.com/</a><br><br>cheers,<br>Rob<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 11 September 2011 13:10, simon thomason <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sapage@sapage.net">sapage@sapage.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">Hey All,<br>
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Just wanted to get some advise from the experts as I have been asked by a friend to look into what options there are for data and audio service for a round the world Yacht?<br>
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They are currently finishing off a large personal Cat and have had a little look into what options there are but wanted to know what the best options are.<br>
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I have been looking at Iridium services but wanted to know what else was out there and also what tech I should be looking at for them. I am certain there is purpose built systems for boats but what one should I/They been looking into.<br>
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Just floating the question now to point me in the correct direction rather then scratching around with no real idea.<br>
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They requirements are "always available" internet and voice service and they would rather pay for a quality service rather than a cheap and nasty service. Not looking at large amounts of data downloads or uploads more just checking mail/news/weather/stocks.<br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Simon T<br>
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</blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Idiot :<br> A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling.<br>(Ambrose Bierce - The Devils Dictionary)<br>