Sailing Totem: What To Do About Cell Phone Service When Traveling
We recently were forced to investigate the options. Here’s what we decided to do.
We recently were forced to investigate the options. Here’s what we decided to do.
Breathe in. Breathe out, I coached myself before grabbing the VHF radio: “Coast Guard, Coast Guard, Coast Guard, this is the sailing vessel Ana María, 40 miles north of Bodega Bay. We took a wave in our cockpit and suspect a crewmember has a broken leg. We need assistance….”
The crew on Avocet enlisted a skilled metalworker to help remove and replace damaged chainplates.
After two veteran sailors succumbed to their injuries, we’re reminded that offshore sailing is hazardous and missteps can happen at any moment.
Shielding underwater hardware against corrosion requires a delicate balance of cathodic protectives.
See how you can install this innovative technology on your own sailboat.
When swapping out engine oil and filters, take these tips into consideration.
With the right safety precautions and a bit of practice, sailors can tackle small projects and repairs themselves.
Wind patterns and seasonal shifts play a major role in planning passages between the five island groups.
When big storms are in play, there’s no such thing as too much information to keep yourself and your boat safe.
These radome-enclosed, Doppler-enabled radars can bolster situational awareness and safety.
Although catamarans can be double the fun, two hulls don’t always mean twice the work.
We recently were forced to investigate the options. Here’s what we decided to do.
Breathe in. Breathe out, I coached myself before grabbing the VHF radio: “Coast Guard, Coast Guard, Coast Guard, this is the sailing vessel Ana María, 40 miles north of Bodega Bay. We took a wave in our cockpit and suspect a crewmember has a broken leg. We need assistance….”
The crew on Avocet enlisted a skilled metalworker to help remove and replace damaged chainplates.
After two veteran sailors succumbed to their injuries, we’re reminded that offshore sailing is hazardous and missteps can happen at any moment.
Shielding underwater hardware against corrosion requires a delicate balance of cathodic protectives.
See how you can install this innovative technology on your own sailboat.
When swapping out engine oil and filters, take these tips into consideration.
With the right safety precautions and a bit of practice, sailors can tackle small projects and repairs themselves.
Wind patterns and seasonal shifts play a major role in planning passages between the five island groups.
When big storms are in play, there’s no such thing as too much information to keep yourself and your boat safe.
These radome-enclosed, Doppler-enabled radars can bolster situational awareness and safety.
Although catamarans can be double the fun, two hulls don’t always mean twice the work.
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