The most recent leg of the 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race came to a close Monday night for the PUMA team, with an overall standing of third place. The team sailed a total of 48,182 miles during their Boston to Boston journey. They achieved fourth place in the last leg, which was a 4,900 nautical mile course from Rio de Janeiro. Check out Flagship Adventure’s 7.8 along side il monstro on their website and on facebook.

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It’s that time again, the warm weather is coming and folks are breaking out the bottom paint and dusting off the VHF. However while you are getting your boat ready for the season, don’t neglect your trailer. Not all accidents occur on the water- they can happen on your way to and from the launch ramp as well. Take a look at my checklist from a prior blog for some things to keep in mind before leaving the driveway.

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Our friends at The Police Chief Magazine sent us some great information on funding for us to share with our customers. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which includes the Edward R. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula and the Bryne-JAG Competitive Program, are available for state and local agencies to take advantage of. The Edward R. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula offers a total of $2 billion. To check out the funds allocated to jurisdictions in your state, go to http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html. The Byrne-JAG Competitive Program offers a total of $225 million. These funds may be used by local and state law enforcement for things such as training, personnel, supplies, and equipment. You can apply directly to the Department of Justice. The deadlines for these grants are approaching fast (5/18), so if your department is interested check out http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/JAGrecoveryLocal.pdf. Applications must be submitted to the US Department of Justice.

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