24/02/2025 Topic: NOAA Compromised Daria Blackwell	And Starlink is about to face stiff competition from the Chinese. https://www.reuters.com/technology/musks-starlink-races-with-chinese-rivals-dominate-satellite-internet-2025-02-24/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Daily-Briefing&utm_term=022425&lctg=617ad12050a9400155494e58
24/02/2025 Topic: Lithium Batteries Daria Blackwell	The question of Lithium batteries for boats often prompts discussion. A review of the subject by Stan Honey has been published on the CCA website. It includes useful recommendations by ABYC E-13 for the safe installation of LFP batteries. It may be useful for members with experience with Lithium batteries to add to this discussion. https://cruisingclub.org/article/lithium-batteries-few-notes
24/02/2025 Topic: Early Warning Systems Daria Blackwell	The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, Cruising Club of America, and US Sailing, has published an excellent report on the loss of the 50-foot sloop Solution while on the return voyage from Bermuda after competing in the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race. https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solution-Inquiry-Report.pdf There are valuable lessons for all of us from the highly experienced panel. edited by DariaBlackwell on 24/02/2025

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