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The Old Becomes New: Dacron Sails

Sail technology changes over time and in the recent past, dacron sails have been viewed as being slower than their kevlar and carbon cousins. Recent innovations in dacron ...
On December 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Navigating with Google Earth

(Yachting Monthly) – Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how useful Google Earth can be as you sail in areas far afield. He discusses using satellite imagery from Google Earth ...
On December 6, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Replacing Anchor Chain: Watch Video

Jason and Nikki Wynn live aboard a catamaran and sail around the world blogging about their adventures. In this blog they explain in words, photographs and video why ...
On November 22, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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B&G Brings Radars for Smaller Sailboats Into the Market

Brookes and Gatehouse has launched the Halo20+ and the Halo24 for smaller sailboats. Lightweight, compact, pulse-compression radars are ultra fast in providing updates every second. With a range ...
On November 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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How to Decide on the Winch Power You Need

Cruising boats have winches to help handling sails. Do you know if you have the right size winch for your needs? This article by Brian Toss for Harken ...
On November 8, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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iNavX Puts the World of Marine Computing in Your Hands

We used to call the digital chart readers we put on our boats chart plotters because that’s all they did, they allowed you to navigate on a digital ...
On October 22, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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How to Manage Internet Usage on Your Boat

Tech guru Steve Miller writes the regular blog Sea Bits through which he tries to educate the cruising comunity on all things to do with modern technology. Here’s ...
On October 21, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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What Worked, What Didn’t After 12 Years

Twelve years in their circumnavigation, Patrick and Rebecca Childress offer their expert view of what products aboard their boat they can recommend, or not. They cover faucets, lights, ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Bridgedecks on Catamarans: What to Look for When Purchasing a Cat

Sackville Currie looks at bridgedeck clearance in catamarans. Bridgedeck clearance is cruicial for seaworthiness and crew comfort. Before you head out to the shows to look at cats, ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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What Worked, What Didn’t After 12 Years

Twelve years in their circumnavigation, Patrick and Rebecca Childress offer their expert view of what products aboard their boat they can recommend, or not. They cover faucets, lights, ...
On September 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

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