Like most sailors and cruisers, weather is of vital interest to me and I have spent quite a lot of time playing with weather apps for my phone ...
On January 12, 2022 / By Sandy ParksShopping for the sailors in your life may be a bit different this year due to supply chain issues. A lot of products we all take for granted ...
On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy ParksBefore we head offshore, most skippers spend a lot of time and money getting ready, particularly if you are making your first offshore passage. One of the questions ...
On December 9, 2021 / By Sandy ParksIf you have joined or participated in some of the social media groups dedicated to sailing, cruising, boat buying, marine electronics and more, you’ll know that there are ...
On December 2, 2021 / By Sandy ParksWhen we were preparing our 45-foot sloop for the passage south from New England to the Caribbean, we went over all of her systems, rigging, sails, electronics and ...
On November 18, 2021 / By Sandy ParksHaving used an INMARSAT satellite transceiver during a transatlantic passage a couple of years ago, the appeal of having a regular internet connection while offshore became a very ...
On November 12, 2021 / By Sandy ParksAs we follow the progress of the Salty Dawg Rally to the Caribbean fleet that is now out in the Atlantic and heading for either the Bahamas or ...
On November 4, 2021 / By Sandy ParksThere is little doubt that satellite technology and all of the modern devices that have emerged from it has radically changed the way we approach heading offshore. While ...
On October 28, 2021 / By Sandy ParksThe Annapolis Sailboat Show wrapped up yesterday and by all appearances it was the best attended sailboat show in many years if not in the show’s history. Many ...
On October 22, 2021 / By Sandy ParksEvery fall at the Annapolis Sailboat show, builders from around the world debut their new designs and models. For all of us who love sailing and new boats, ...
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