Mustang Survival’s 30L Bluewater Gear Hauler Meet Mustang Survival’s 30L Bluewater Gear Hauler ($159 USD) – the best dry bag backpack we’ve tested 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Whether you have a sailing fanatic in the family or want to thank the staff at your marina, these 5 homemade gifts for sailors are sure to please. Read-on for quick-to-make and easy-to-stow gift ideas for the sailor in your life. This post was based on an article originally published in Good Old Boat Magazine. …
*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 models. …
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 …
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 …