‘fyi’ Archives
DDT – Everybody’s Favorite!
During the second world war Swiss chemist Paul Hermann Muller discovered the amazing effectiveness of DDT against mosquitoes and the spread of malaria. For this feat he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology of Medicine in 1948. After the war DDT was used throughout the world as an agricultural and industrial insecticide. It was not until 1962 [...]
Boat Buying Checklist
How to Buy a Boat Tactics for ensuring a successful purchase by Randy Scott You've spotted the boat of your dreams at a boatshow (or was it in your neighbor's driveway?) and you're ready to buy. Before you plunk down a sizeable amount of change, there are a number of factors you should consider. First, you'll need to determine the [...]
Notes on sailing big blue…
by Sarah Berman Our voyage into the Pacific The gritty details: August 10, 2006 Hey all We are well ok, I have received some requests for more information on our crossings. So here goes. First let me provide some background so if you are planning a similar trip and are interested in provisioning, this may make [...]
High Altitude
High Altitude During climbs to higher elevations, generally above 8000ft/2400m, the body undergoes certain physiological changes. These changes effect the way your body performs including hyperventilation/dyspnea (shortness of breath) upon exertion, increased urination, awakening many times during the night, and periodic breathing at night. [...]