We’ve long been on the lookout for the best dry bag backpack. After five years of living on our boat and bluewater cruising, we’ve “tested” (see: destroyed) half a dozen of them. Each dry bag backpack we bought was lacking in some way: “waterproof” seams leaked, flimsy straps broke and made it uncomfortable to carry
Sailing gifts under $50
Who knew shopping for sailing gifts on a budget could be so much fun. We found some awesome sailing presents for under $50. If you’re still stuck for ideas after reading this post, check out these 5 homemade gifts for sailors. This post includes affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and
GoPro boat mounts
Want to document your boating adventure but disappointed with the resulting photos and footage? With the addition of a few GoPro boat accessories, you can take your shots from blair-witch-esque to vlog-worthy! Why boat photography is so hard: You’re not alone – filming on the water is challenging. Your hands are busy steering, adjusting lines,
“Love me tender” A guide to finding the best dinghy for you
If you’ve perused West Marine’s dinghy section or searched for a used dinghy for sale on craigslist, you’ve probably realized by now that there are an overwhelming number of styles, makes, and materials. If you’ve seen the price tags you probably feel even more “deflated”. But fear not, the perfect dinghy is out there waiting
10 essential bits of gear for sailing around the world solo
Sailing around the world solo is one of the greatest challenge you can take on in sailing. Fortunately, there are a few pieces of essential sailing gear that make things easier and a whole lot safer. I caught up with Thom D’Arcy, who is currently half-way through sailing alone around the world, and we chatted
The boating sunglasses that get replaced even if YOU break them!
Finding a good pair of boating sunglasses is no easy task. Afterall, the lifestyle takes a toll on a pair of shades. Last year, in my hunt to find a pair of decent sunnies, we went through at least a dozen pairs – crazed lenses, losing those finicky little screws, and then there’s the dreaded
10 Valentine’s day gifts for sailors
Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission.” Why spend money on teddy bears and chocolate when you can buy your (first) mate valentine’s day gifts they’ll use year-round. Lovers take note, here’s the gear
Satellite or SSB
Should you choose a satellite phone or SSB radio and Pactor modem for your next long distance adventure. We compare and contrast the two systems to help you reach a decision. Let the debate rage on; Satellite or SSB. SSB Radio Cost: $2500+ Connection speed: Lightspeed What it is: An SSB radio sends and receives
Gear Review – PredictWind Offshore
pre *Updated with information provided by PredictWind (15/07/07) We recently used PredictWind Offshore on a recent Pacific Crossing to provide weather routing information. Overall it was a great product that we came to heavily rely on thanks to the apps quick download speed, single screen user interface and access to a variety of forecast
Get inspired: top 10 sailing adventure books to read
Whether you’re looking to do some armchair sailing during the off-season or stocking up your floating library for summer cruising, these are our favourite inspirational sailing books. A quick note that this post contains affiliate links (so if you purchase through a link we’ll earn a small commission). All the opinions are our own. 1.The Long
