Rocky Mountain Tracking

By Harriette Halepis

There’s nothing quite like sailing the high seas. Learning how to sail means learning how to become truly free, but before you head out, make sure that you know a thing or two about sailing safety. Sailboats can be easily caught in a windstorm or pushed off course, which is why it’s important to understand sailing rules before you leave the shore.

Sailing

The first thing to remember is that everyone onboard your boat should have a safety vest. Most countries require passengers to wear a vest at all times, and even those countries that don’t require you to wear a vest will still require you to carry enough vests for all passengers aboard.

Next, learn how to create a distress signal before you raise even one sail. Trying to figure out how to call for help amidst distress is not a good plan. There are plenty of sailing instructors and courses that will teach this vital information.

Before heading out to sea, create an easy-to-read sailing plan for local authorities or a local marina. This plan should include the name of your boat, the number of people aboard your boat, and the type of safety equipment that you have on board.

This way, if you do become lost someone will be able to find you. Also, don’t forget to tell someone where your destination is. If you don’t arrive at your destination on time, then authorities can easily be contacted. You may also want to consider equipping your boat with a GPS tracking system.

GPS trackers are often water-proof, durable, and quite useful when it comes to locating your boat. Marine patrol can use a tracking signal to locate your boat no matter where it might be. In this manner, a GPS tracker can really save lives, even when it comes to the high seas.

Keep in mind that drinking alcohol is not a good idea while you are sailing. Just as alcohol impairs the judgement of drivers, it also impairs a sailor’s judgement. You should always have your eye on the sea, and your mind on your crew.

Lastly, keep safe speeds going at all times. If you cruise along at a speed that you can control, you are far less likely to smash into other boats along the way. It’s also important that you keep a constant lookout for other boats that might be in distress - - sailors are expected to help one another out.

By Harriette Halepis

Are you planning to travel with your toddlers this year? Taking a family vacation to another country can be a lot of fun. Exploring new cultures, learning new things, and eating new foods all adds up to a vacation that your kids won’t soon forget.

Travelling Abroad

Amazingly, many parents seem to forget all about child safety when it comes to travelling. Just as you would protect your children at home, you should also go to every measure to protect them during a vacation. This is especially true if you are going to visit a country where your children don’t speak the language.

In case a child should wander off during a vacation, you want to make sure that your child knows how to contact authorities. Teach your children what police symbols look like in other countries. Try and show them what a policeman in another country looks like. Teach older children the name of the hotel that you are staying at.

It’s also a good idea to equip your children with a GPS tracker. In the event that any of your children become lost, a GPS tracker will provide emergency and police crews with an accurate location of your child. These trackers can often save lives, and they can locate a child that’s wandered off.

Another great way to ensure child safety while travelling is to teach your children all about the buddy system. If you have more than one child, show the how to check on one another. This way, older children are more apt to notice if younger children wander off.

All children that can talk should memorize their names; the names of their parents; a local phone number; and the name of a contact person. This vital information might seem trivial, but it could really save your child’s life when if they become lost.

While every parent believes that they can keep an eye on children at all times, this isn’t realistic. Many children become lost in other countries, though most of them are able to reach out to police and other authority figures. Try as you might, you can’t always prevent a curious child from wandering away from the pack.

There’s nothing quite like visiting another country. Children of all ages can benefit from seeing other cultures, and learning about new ideas. However, nothing should be more important than your child’s safety while traveling, so make sure to follow the tips listed above.

By Greg Bartlett

Every parent knows the feeling of mixed emotions that ensues as he watches his kindergartner board the school bus for the first time. There’s a feeling of pride in knowing that your child is ready to gain some independence, yet there’s also some trepidation about what might happen to him when he’s away from home. Many parents have turned to cell phones to stay connected with their children periodically throughout the day, but did you know that your child’s cell phone can also be used to track his location remotely? GPS tracking technology can provide you with peace of mind regarding your child’s whereabouts and safety as he takes those first steps toward independence.

All cell phones are required by law to have GPS tracking capability for the purpose of aiding police investigations if necessary. The technology works by sending a signal from the cell phone to a receiving device, usually a computer, which records the location of the transmitter at the particular point in time. Results can be viewed in real time or as reports. Most cell phone companies offer GPS tracking plans to you as the consumer for a reasonable charge, which enables you to take advantage of the technology that is already part of the phone.

As you watch the bus door close behind your child on his first day of school, some of your anxiety might be due to concerns about him being lost or even kidnapped. Over 750,000 children are reported missing each year, and statistics show that most kidnappings are perpetrated by someone the child knows and is likely to trust, such as an estranged parent or other relative. With GPS tracking, you can check at any time to see whether your child has gone straight home, has stopped off at the local park, or is at the home of someone you don’t know or don’t trust. If the child has been instructed to keep his phone on silent and concealed at all times, the perpetrator probably won’t even be aware that you have the ability to track him.

Children grow up quickly and they need to feel the freedom to assert their independence. As a parent, you can support your child’s independent spirit and still give yourself peace of mind by equipping his cell phone with GPS tracking technology. It’ll save you many anxious moments, and it may even save your child’s life.

By Greg Bartlett

Cell phones have become an intricate, almost indispensable part of the average person’s life. People of all ages, from elementary school children to grandparents, carry cell phones for the purpose of safety, convenience, and keeping in touch with family and friends. An added benefit that you may be unaware of is that cell phones can be used for the purpose of GPS tracking. By law, every cell phone must have tracking capabilities in order to aid FBI and police investigations if necessary. The good news for you as a consumer is that you can take advantage of this technology as well. Plans are available from your cell phone provider, some for less than $10 per month, and you never know when this capability could save time, energy, and money.

Cell Phone

GPS tracking gives you the ability to keep track of the transmitting device remotely from your home or office computer. The transmitter sends periodic signals to a receiving device which records the current location. This information can then be viewed in real time or in reports that show the device’s movement over time. Some devices can also transmit information such as speed and direction traveled.

One of the most obvious applications of GPS tracking for cell phones is locating a lost or stolen phone. Cell phone theft creates innumerable problems for you as the owner, since thieves can not only make calls, but also send videos and text messages, download applications, and surf the web. Any action taken that is not part of your cell phone plan means additional charges, which can add up to hundreds of dollars in a matter of hours. The more time it takes you to locate the phone, the greater your risk of being stuck with a hefty bill. With GPS tracking, you can log on to your computer and immediately determine whether your phone is sitting in the movie theater lost and found, underneath your car seat, or in a strange house. This knowledge will give you the information you need to determine whether a call to your cell phone company is in order.

No one plans to lose a cell phone, but those who have done so or have had one stolen understand the panic that ensues. GPS tracking can reduce or eliminate those panic levels by arming you with the capability of nearly immediate results. The peace of mind and money saved is undoubtedly worth the small investment you’ll make in a monthly plan.