Offshore Log: Things That Go Bump
The crew of Calypso learns the danger of negotiating South Pacific reefs.
ChartView Edges MaxSea in Nav Software Matchup
Though MaxSea is very easy to use, and works with Macs, ChartView has more capabilities.
J World and Offshore Are The Top Guns Of Big Sailing Schools
Respondents to a PS survey were vocal in their criticism of both the Annapolis Sailing School and Womanship.
Offshore Log: In Use Report –Atkins & Hoyle Deck Hatches
After three years cruising, Calypsos cast aluminum deck hatches are holding up quite well, but theyre not perfect.
Offshore Log: When Dreams Change
Raiatea is one of those South Pacific islands where cruisers stop to rest. Some never get going again.
Offshore Log: In Use Report -Atkins & Hoyle Deck Hatches
After three years cruising, Calypsos cast aluminum deck hatches are holding up quite well, but theyre not perfect.
Offshore Log: An Evolution in EPIRBs
New GPS-connected EPIRBs and ACR's forthcoming Personal Locator Beacon promise to improve search and rescue operations at sea.
Offshore Log: A Cruise Under Pressure
It's 2,200 miles from Raiatea to New Zealand and it's late winter. Calypso plans a very long passage.
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Fire & Flame GuardIt's a clich but also true that theres nothing as scary as a fire on a boat, or anywhere else for...
GPS 406 MHz EPIRBs: ACR vs. NAT
ACR and National Airborne Technology have taken two distinct approaches to transmitting position data along with distress signals. We favor NATs integral GPS over ACRs peripheral connection, but its twice as expensive.
This 24 Foot Sailboat Can Cross Oceans… Seriously
Can you really cross oceans or even live aboard a 24-foot sailboat? In this deep dive on the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, we break...
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