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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Don’t waste energy keeping your boat fridge cool. Here’s how to make it more efficient. [More] Making a Boat Fridge Efficient
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Packing up the house to sell unearthed a lot of memories from our first cruise. In the form of boat cards. [More] Boatcards and Memories
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