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ugo MESSENGER Waterproof Bag for Laptops

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A man sitting on a wooden dock beam slides a silver laptop into a black ugo Messenger waterproof bag with orange uZIP drysuit-style zipper, with fishing boats in the marina behind him.

Marine product: 100% waterproof laptop messenger bag — fits laptops up to 17″ diagonal, plus mouse, cords, files, and more. Real drysuit zipper, IP68-rated, RF-welded seams. It floats even fully loaded. For dinghy rides, getting on and off the dock, paddleboarding, or anywhere your laptop needs to stay bone dry.

ugo® Waterproof Tablet Cases

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A brown and orange ugo Tablet XL waterproof tablet case with orange uZIP drysuit-style zipper, holding a 13" iPad displaying its home screen visible through the clear front of the case.

Marine product: 100% waterproof tablet case — fits tablets up to 13″ diagonal. Real drysuit zipper, IP68-rated, RF-welded seams. It floats even fully loaded, and the touchscreen works right through the case. For dinghy rides, paddleboarding, navigation in the cockpit, or anywhere your tablet needs to stay bone dry.

Breeze Bandit 4-Way Wind Scoop

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailor standing on sailboat deck with a white 4-way wind scoop set in a forward hatch

Marine product: A 4-way omnidirectional wind scoop for boat hatches. No more getting up at 2 AM to reset it when the boat swings or the wind shifts — the Breeze Bandit catches wind from any direction, automatically. Stays open in the lightest breeze, releases from inside the cabin when a squall hits, and fits hatches up to 24″ x 24″. Works at anchor, on a mooring, or at the dock.

2Talk Headsets

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A man and woman wearing 2Talk Bluetooth marine intercom headsets — known as "Marriage Savers" — on a boat in a marina, both with behind-the-neck headbands and boom microphones positioned at their mouths.

Marine product: Auto-pairing Bluetooth marine intercom headsets — the “Marriage Savers” cruisers swear by. Talk hands-free in a normal voice while docking, anchoring, locking, picking up a mooring, or going up the mast. No more shouting, hand signals, or guessing what your partner just yelled. Cuts wind and engine noise; behind-the-neck fit; rain-resistant; 10-hour battery.

Cruising Readiness All-Access Pass

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everything you need to know to live on a boat

Course bundle: All 11 Boat Galley courses for one low price — from Dreamer to Cruiser to Hurricane Prep to Bahamas, plus Provisioning, Storage, the Tiny Fridge, Boat Dog, Small Budget Cruising, VHF, Unwritten Rules, and the Uncertain Cruiser. Save $300+ vs. buying individually.

Cruise Farther, Spend Less

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Trawler at anchor towing a dinghy - boat insurance: hull values and premiums

Online course: You don’t have to be rich to go cruising. Practical guidance for budget-conscious cruisers — which boat, which systems, how to save underway, and how to bring in income while you do it.

Deciding Not to Buy a Boat – What are the Deal Killers?

Published on April 23, 2026; last updated on April 27, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Couple inspecting sails on a boat - deal killers when buying a boat

What has you deciding not to buy a boat? In other words, a deal killer? Here are some thoughts to consider.

Pre-Purchase Boat Survey: A Buyer’s Guide

Published on April 15, 2026; last updated on April 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pre-purchase boat survey report cover with a sailboat hauled in the slings at a boatyard for inspection.

Before you sign the papers on a used boat, here’s what a pre-purchase survey actually does and how to get the most from it.

A Project Boat for a First Boat? Why It’s Usually a Trap

Published on March 11, 2026; last updated on March 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat on stands in a boatyard under a tarp, out of the water and waiting for repairs

That cheap boat looks like a bargain. Here’s the real story before you commit.

10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

Published on March 5, 2026; last updated on April 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Rick Marcarelli

Ten small catamarans for cruisers under 38 feet compared by specs, price, and availability

Not all cruising cats are mega-charter boats. Here are 10 smaller, more affordable options worth a serious look.

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