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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Make your own sail repair kit
Keeping a well-stocked sail repair kit on board is important for preventing and minimizing sail damage. We bought a beautiful new set of sails for MonArk only 7 months ago and I have already put my sail repair kit to use on several occasions. With the right tools on hand you’ll be able to catch any damage
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Paper or Plastic – a millennial’s perspective on the great chart debate
Frankly, I’m tired of some older dock hounds telling me I’m irresponsible or crazy for not having a complete set of paper charts on board. It’s important that people go to sea feeling comfortable and confident and if you need paper charts to feel that way, then by all means take them. This article
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Our favorite sailing kicks
Since we began cruising, I’ve been on the lookout for a good pair of sailing boots. Something that was versatile and could handle salt water. Ultimately I discovered the ultimate sailing boots were in fact a pair of sandals. Like what you read? Give it a share Share List
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The 5 best apps for sailing
Isn’t it nice having a backup chartplotter? As much as we love to get out on the water and disconnect, we still have a soft spot in our hearts for the apps that make life afloat a little easier. Below are our fav apps that we use regularly. Let us know the sailing apps that
