Google Earth SXM image with labels For those of you who have not been to Sint Maarten I've labeled a Google Earth image of the SXM Marinas and two of my Bar/Restaurants. This is where I usually take the photos from. I hope that this puts things in a clearer perspective.
setup an AIS receiver and antenna at the bar and publish http://www.shipplotter.com/ screenshot on your website. a lot of the big yachts will have AIS transmitters
Hi Neil, I'd like to thank you for your informative posting. This web-site is so educational! I'm looking at the last four yachts that you have posted pics for us to see, and I only see one (Chevy Toy) that is flying the correct "Courtesy" flag. I have to go way back to my US Navy days trying to remember proper flag protocols. If I am correct, the courtesy flag is always flown from the starboard-yard. But, I am confused. It looks like all the pics you have posted show their "flag country" colors flying from their stern mast? I recall flying our country colors from the main mast while underway, and shifting them to the stern mast only after passing lines ashore, or dropping the "hook". Is my memory just too foggy, or are these vessels "jumping the gun" with their country colors? This Old One
Not to get off topic, her is a link to flag etiquette: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_flags "Nowadays when a ship is at sea the ensign is often shifted to the starboard yardarm." Quoted from the link
Mike, Greetings from D Island. Have been speaking with several outfits here about adding a webcam at Buccaneer, a better one than I had at Sunset. I hope to add it before the end of the year! Even though I lease the space at the Yacht Club....well they're not keen on having a cam there...??....
techmati's idea of an AIS receiver is great! ShipPloter is excellent! here's another website showing some examples of what ShipPlotter is capable of http://www.island-images.co.uk/IseaInfo.html well worth it....
Tooth Fairy 147' Sterling & Linda Lou 192' Lurssen Arriving in the Simpson Bay Lagoon, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles on Sunday morning November 26. Here are Tooth Fairy (ex Rusalka) a 147' Sterling and Linda Lou a 192' Lurssen.
looks like that rubbing strake might come in handy bit like taking princess mariana along the corinth canal http://homepage.mac.com/romidiamond/PhotoAlbum10.html
can't believe it,, been here a week and haven't been to see any yachts,, actually it's been slow,, this week they should start rolling in. Talked to a guy involved with the building of Maltese Falcon,, it's in Antigua for the show,, hopefully she will come over for a visit and get some shots. stay tuned, Neil.... my wife has a tone of bar costers for you,, tried to stop by today but went to Jimbos had a few and had to get back,,,,,,
Apogee. Lady Lola, Secret Love and Victoria Del Mar Here are a few of the recent arrivals, I'll add more in the next few days. Apogee, a 203' Codecasa at Port de Plaisance North Lady Lola a 205' Oceanco also at Port de Plaisance North Secret Love a 120' Amels heading into the Simpson Bay Lagoon and Victoria Del Mar a 121' Moonen in the bridge channel too.
Coral Island a 238' Lurssen Arrived this morning Coral Island a 238' Lurssen. Limitless and Solemar are next to her and Capri is in front of her
Elix Too 156' ISA Ellix Too a 156' ISA at Isle De Sol Marina, Apoise a 220' Lurssen and Limitless a 315' Lurssen are behind her
Leaving the Simpson Bay Lagoon this morning.... Argyll a 153' North American Galaxy a 183' Benetti and All Risks a 88' Rayburn Leaving the Simpson Bay Lagoon this morning at the 11:30AM bridge opening
Continental Drifter III Here's the "New" Parrot Head Boat, Continental Drifter III a 124' Delta as she prepares to exit the Simpson Bay Lagoon Friday December 22.
Neil,some very nice yachts there.I like the 238 ft Lurssen.What a yacht she is.Thanks for showing us and wish you a Merry Christmass. Francois
Maltese Falcon 289' Perini Istanbul Here's Maltese Falcon a 289' Perini Istanbul in Marigot Bay, Saint Martin, French West Indies on Saturday afternoon December 23.