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Internet Access While Sailing? (Revisited)

El Genio Malvado writes "10 years ago the question was asked, What is the best way to get Internet while at sea? After reading the responses — and after a decade of technological advancement — is there a better, more reliable method? For someone with the ability to telecommute 100% of the time, then the idea of sailing around the world with a paycheck direct deposited must be getting more and more tempting. What does the community at large have for modern resources for constant streaming internet at sea?"

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  1. B to Penthouse to B by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It's not far down to paradise
    At least it's not for me
    And if the wind is right you can sail away
    And find tranquility
    The canvas can do miracles
    Just you wait and see
    Believe me

    It's not far to never never land
    No reason to pretend
    And if the wind is right you can find the joy
    Of innocence again
    The canvas can do miracles
    Just you wait and see
    Believe me

    Sailing
    Takes me away
    To where I've always heard it could be
    Just a dream and the wind to carry me
    And soon I will be free

    Fantasy
    It gets the best of me
    When I'm sailing
    All caught up in the reverie
    Every word is a symphony
    Won't you believe me

    It's not far back to sanity
    At least it's not for me
    And when the wind is right you can sail away
    And find serenity
    The canvas can do miracles
    Just you wait and see
    Believe me

  2. Re:If you have to ask... by PopeRatzo · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    After all, the kids who have been attempting solo sails around the world haven't exactly been coming from poverty...

    The last one didn't do so well. Maybe it's time to re-evaluate this "sophomore solo sailing trip around the world" fad among rich kids.

    A 17 year-old Paris Hilton sailing solo around the world is an amusing image. But ever since the South Park episode with Paris Hilton, that's my image of all spoiled rich girls. The finale of the showdown between Mr Slave and Paris is SP at their most wonderful.

    Back on topic, if any of you do manage to sail around the world while telecommuting, could you to me a favor and not Tweet or blog about it? I'd rather not know.

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    You are welcome on my lawn.