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Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

Published on February 11, 2021; last updated on February 10, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Jamieson

What does it mean when you see an ATON on your chart that you can’t see with your eyes? Captain John explains. [More] Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

Dealing With Time Warp

Published on February 9, 2021; last updated on January 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Without a job to force you to pay attention to the calendar, it can be hard to keep track. Here are a couple of reasons it’s important – and how to do it. [More] Dealing With Time Warp

Choose the Best Boat Water Filter

Published on February 5, 2021; last updated on January 26, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get the best water filter for your boat. Here’s what you need to know to make the right choice. [More] Choose the Best Boat Water Filter

Essential Tools for Corian DIY

Published on February 2, 2021; last updated on January 26, 2021 by Nica Waters

Putting in new counters on Calypso means learning to work with a whole new material. It’s not that hard to create with Corian! [More] Essential Tools for Corian DIY

Making Coffee Onboard

Published on January 29, 2021; last updated on January 24, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a good cup of coffee onboard? Here’s some options along with advice about how to choose the best system for you. [More] Making Coffee Onboard

Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

Published on January 26, 2021; last updated on February 25, 2021 by Nica Waters

Figuring out which cell plan to go with took some trial and error. I wish I’d thought about some of these things up front. [More] Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

Published on January 23, 2021; last updated on February 10, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Rick Marcarelli

Looking for a simple, affordable, and comfortable cruising boat? An overview and comparison of 10 of the most popular small catamarans. [More] 10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers