This post will detail our Starlink setup on our boat and list links to the items we purchased and used for it. Here are the items we used so that you can easily find and order them. Of course there are some other slick equipment...
Chartplotters vs. PCs - Which is Best for Your Boat Having the right equipment can make all the difference when navigating a sailboat. While traditional chart plotters have been the go-to option for many sailors, Industrial Touch Screen PCs offer a range of benefits that make...
Sailing around the world always starts with a dream! If you are like us, once you have had the dream your mind will be on a never ending quest for more knowledge about how to sail around the world. These are the sailing books on...
What is the best navigation or chart plotter solution for sailboat cruising? Is an iPad with Navionics good enough for bluewater sailing? Are there such things as free charts? What is the best low-cost navigation system? These and other similar questions many ask when beginning to...
7. Software Updates This may sound silly as the first item on the list, but our navigation, comms, and instrument software is vital to our safety. B&Gs software update to the Zues3 MFD and NAC3 autopilot had some important changes. The one we enjoyed the most was...
The following is a quick overview of what we regularly use and reference for weather routing and forecasting. The goal is to put everything in one place. As time allows, I will also be creating a low bandwidth HTML page for satellite use. Eventually, I...
Did We Really Just Win CYCRTM Overall? Sitting in the cockpit of Chico 2 downbound to Port Huron on the delivery from Mackinac Island, it is time to put some thoughts on paper. Things are starting to finally settle into my head that I can finally...
