Gear

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 …

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 …

Looking to connect with sailors on Instagram or just flip through some dreamy sailing photos? Audrey Ruhland of Thisldu shares her favorites in this list of 100 sailing Instagram accounts. Oh, social …

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 …

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 …

  *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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …