Investment and Maintenance of Onboard Watermakers Part 3
We examine the initial investment, installation and long-term maintenance involved in a typical sea-going desalinization unit.
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Essential Sail Repair Tips for Sailboat Owners: From DIY Fixes to Professional Advice
Learn how to make crucial sail repair decisions based on your sailing destination, and discover essential tools, materials, and techniques to keep your sails in top shape whether you’re cruising locally or globally.
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What to Take on a Charter Boat
To learn about that perfect balance between packing too little and too much, we went in search of the experts who were anchored in the BVI.
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Personal Satellite Based Message and Location System
Dear Dr. IT, I recently scared the day lights out of my wife when we returned nearly five hours late from a fishing trip. Personal, Satellite-based message and location system by means of SPOT is the answer.
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On Board Watermakers Part 2
Examines the technical aspects of producing water onboard, unit choices and power consumption.
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Go With the Flow for Great Charter Memories
The adage about best laid plans is one to remember as you launch into that long-awaited Caribbean charter. I’ve noticed that how you handle the bumps in your bliss-seeking holiday determines the outcome of the adventure—and the memories
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Martinique is Making Customs and Immigration Easier
Martinique is making Customs and Immigration easier to draw more yachts into their waters. Douglas RAPIER from Douglas’ Yacht Services provided a quick breakdown on some of the changes.
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Chartering Without Blowing the Budget
How to Charter a Boat on a Budget. Don’t let the Economy keep you down because there are deals to be had.
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Is a Satellite Phone My Only Option for Communicating While Cruising
We are traveling in the Caribbean then west through the Pacific. Short of a sat phone, what are my options for an easy way to make calls in port?
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Should You Get an On Board Watermaker
Though oft considered high-tech in the cruising world, current technology that allows us to produce potable water from the ocean has been around for some 40 years.
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Big Charter Questions – Power OR Sail – Monohull OR Catamaran
If you’re thinking about launching into charter vacations, the first item on your list of considerations is the type of vessel to select for transportation and accommodation
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A Wrong-Way Hurricane and Offshore Rigging Repairs
My dad was sailing a 46′ Gran Soleil sloop from Annapolis to Tortola, one week out and 300 miles from anywhere and heard the news of a wrong-way, late-season hurricane
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Five Tips for a Safer Charter Vacation
Five Key Tips to live by when planning a Sailing Charter Vacation. Don’t let your ego get in the way – do the right thing.
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How NOT to Clear Customs and Immigration
After three hours, I’d finally resigned myself to the fact that I would be spending the night in a Grenadian prison.
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WIFI Advances for your Boat
Have you ever decided where to anchor based on internet access instead of holding, fetch, and swell? You’re not alone.
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Provisioning in the Caribbean: A Guide to the Best Grocery Spots on Each Island
Discover the top places to provision your yacht across the Caribbean islands. From fresh produce at local markets to gourmet grocery stores, find everything you need for your Caribbean sailing adventure.
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Essential Guide to Using Mooring Buoys for Safe and Stress-Free Chartering in the Caribbean
Learn how to secure your boat to mooring buoys effectively and safely while chartering in the Caribbean. Discover tips on avoiding anchor drag, ensuring mooring integrity, and understanding mooring fees.
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Electronics for the Hearing Impaired Single Handed Sailor
BVI technician’s modifications make passages possible for Hearing Impaired Single Handed Sailors
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Teenage Crew Learns Lessons in Self Sufficiency
Day 22 of a sail-training summer: the first mate boasted about how well the boat was holding up, and the sea gods took it from there.
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The Importance of Celestial Navigation
Just as Stephen Hawking unlocked the mysteries of the heavens in his “The Universe in a Nutshell,” so does Schlereth in “Celestial in a Nutshell.” Schlereth lifts the fog of celestial, de-mystifying the art in surprisingly
