Up to this point in this Online Book we have been writing about good navigation practices. Now let’s turn our eyes to the cool electronic toys we all love.
And since I’m an electronics technician by trade and have spent most of my working life in high tech fields this is going to be leading edge stuff and way cool!
Member
Getting Out There Cruising Chapter 4 of 15
The skills required to become a competent skipper of an ocean crossing yacht are not that difficult to learn, but there are a couple of things we must do to attain that goal.
Member
Person Overboard Prevention & Recovery Chapter 7 of 23
In the last two chapters we discovered that the jackline systems most of us use for POB prevention are pretty much useless. Now we are moving on to what to do about that—the good stuff.
Member
There is so much wrong with commonly-used person overboard prevention systems that I couldn’t fit it all in one chapter…here’s Part 2.
Member
Most of us offshore sailors rely on clipping our harness tether to a jackline to stay safe. But, in many cases, we are totally deluding ourselves, because if we do go over the side, something may break and cast us adrift, or we will drown by dragging.
Member
We sailors love to talk about anchor tests, and yes, they are useful, but never forget that they are all fundamentally flawed.
Member
Now we get to the nitty gritty: How to convert your boat to a cutter rig and how to make existing cutters better.
Member
Sail Handling and Rigging Made Easy Chapter 13 of 41
When does the cutter rig make sense, both when buying a new boat and considering a conversion? We have a simple decision-tree to make things simple.
Member
Sail Handling and Rigging Made Easy Chapter 12 of 41
12 reasons that the true cutter is simply the best rig for short-handed offshore voyaging. And even if you don’t have a cutter, this chapter can help you make your boat easier to sail and faster too.
Member
Engines For Cruising Boats Chapter 4 of 12
Matt brings his customary clarity to a complicated subject: propellers. Reading this post will cause you a bit of brain sweat, but doing so can help you get big gains in engine efficiency.
Member
Staying in the cockpit most of the time at sea and not getting out on deck often is not a good idea. John explains why and shares the benefits of participating in deck sports.
Member
Propane is an intrinsically dangerous fuel to have on a boat. Here are 10 tips to ameliorate the risk of an explosion.
Member
A chapter that will give you a whole new way to think about boat maintenance, including an easy-to-use gear selection method that will save you a bundle as well as untold grief.
Member
After 20,000 miles of voyaging, including some of the world’s toughest cruising destinations, Christopher and Molly tell the real story about how their Boréal 47 has performed.
Member
Anchoring Made Easy Chapter 9 of 37
After we have bought our best bower (primary anchor) and kedge, what should our third anchor be? The logical answer will surprise you…as it did me.
Member
