Marine product: A water-resistant document organizer designed specifically for boat papers — holds 400 pages with room for your Certificate of Documentation, registration, insurance policy, surveys, hurricane plan, captain’s license, radio licenses, and more. Includes a zippered passport pouch and pre-printed checklists for U.S. cruising and international clearances. Breeze through marina check-ins, USCG boardings, and foreign port clearances.
Boat Gear
Recommendations and gear buying tips for all the non-galley "stuff" that goes on the boat: anchors, lights, bedding, tools and so much more.
ugo MESSENGER Waterproof Bag for Laptops
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
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
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
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.
Why Have a Bilge Alarm?
A bilge alarm tells you immediately if you have a problem and may even save your boat.
The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring
Read the Roam Device review transcript to hear what John Herlig thought of this remote boat monitoring product.
Two Types of Fans Every Boat Needs
Two fan types, two jobs, both essential — from seven years in the Sea of Cortez and a decade in the Keys and Bahamas, all without AC.
🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard
Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso.
Stay Warm When Cruising in Chilly Weather
How do you stay warm when cruising in cold weather? Here’s my favorite cold weather gear for the boat and for you.