Offshore Log: More of the Best
Last month, Nick took a look at five of the top products that helped make Calypso’s circumnavigation a success. This month, we'll continue that list.
Offshore Log: The Best of the Best
Nick Nicholson begins a run-down of the most trustworthy gear aboard Calypso in her trip around.
Offshore Log: Return to the Tropics
...and, we might add, to the starting point. With this column, Calypso closes the loop.
Navigation Software
The CAPN Voyager is the USCG's choice, but we found Nobeltec's Visual Navigation Series hard to beat, in either raster or vector mode.
Off-the-Shelf Medical Kits
If you need a ready-made kit for coastal cruising, Adventure Medical has a Best Buy.
Navigation Lights: Hella and Aqua Signal Shine Brightest
A variation of the Golden Rule applies: Shine unto others as you would have them shine unto you.
Offshore Log: Signs of the Times
Three short pieces from Nick as he makes his way home from Gibraltar—one each on weatherfax, steel boats, and new realities.
Medical Matters
As this issue goes to press in late November, Keith Kilpatrick, a crewmember aboard Amer Sports One in the Volvo Ocean Race, has just...
Underwater Patching Compounds
Maybe it's more fun to contemplate a new handheld GPS, but there may come a moment when a good underwater repair compound will be the most interesting thing in your life.
Hull Hole Damage Control
The idea of serious hull damage offshore isn't one people like to dwell on, but preparation makes sense. PS interviewed offshore experts on how they plan and what they carry.
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