When cruising in cold weather, you can stay warm on your boat. Here’s how.
When You're Underway
Life underway is full of excitement and fun, but can be challenging too.
Here's some of our "standard operating procedures" that reduce the stress and increase the enjoyment.
🎧Using Aqua Map For Navigation
Want the most accurate charts for cruising the Bahamas? Here’s why we’re using Aqua Map.
🎧How To Plan Your Gulf Stream Route
Worried about crossing the Gulf Stream? No need. Here’s how to plan your route the easy way.
🎧Calculating Your Fuel Range
Knowing how much fuel you really have available isn’t as simple as it seems. Don’t be surprised by less range than you think you have.
GPS to Wifi iPad for Aqua Map – Under $10
Step-by-step how to use your phone’s GPS information on a wifi-only iPad (without GPS) with AquaMap. Cost: less than $10 vs. $100 for external GPS.
MOB AIS/DSC Locator and Alarm
The AIS Flare Eco is an AIS/DSC crew overboard locator and alarm that enables a MOB to be quickly found even by short-handed boats. Budget-friendly, too.
🎧How Long from A to B?
Calculating boat travel time is difficult as weather plays a major role. How one new cruiser learned why schedules just don’t work.
Aqua Map
Aqua Map is a fantastic app for route planning and navigation, with excellent (and affordable) charts. Learn all the features that make it a winner.
🎧Why Does Weather Matter
What’s the big deal about weather? As a cruiser, it’s critical information! Nica’s story about an afternoon on the Chesapeake will help you see why.
Abandoning Ship
If you have to abandon ship, there are only seconds to grab the most important items off your boat. Learn how to prepare from someone who has been there.
