…and suggestions… This article is about bareboat cruising in Thailand; specifically discussing destinations and preparing for the challenges. But first here’s why Thailand should be on your short list of bareboat charter destinations: Thailand, specifically Phang Nga (fang-na) Bay, is considered a challenging Bareboat charter destination. This isn’t because the wind howls; instead it is […]
Customizing your Chartplotter with Local Knowledge
Step by step instructional video for customizing a chart with local knowledge and then loading it onto a smartphone chartplotter app. Using only free software! Download Links Image Customization: Preview on OSX (builtin app) GIMP Maptiler File Management “Downloads” App (builtin on many Android devices) X-Plore File Manager SailGrib Weather Routing Free
Offshore Weather Routing using GRIBs and Polars
In this video I demonstrate how I use my favorite weather routing app, SailGrib WR, to plan as well as set expectations for offshore passages. I discuss some advantages and limitations of weather routing software and show you exactly how I use SailGrib for offshore passagemaking. Please let me know if you have any lead […]
Headsail Furling Gear Troubleshooting
These days furling headsails are standard equipment on sailing yachts. Most of the time they make foresail handling a breeze: setting, reefing and dousing the headsail is accomplished from the comfort and relative safety of the cockpit. But as reliable as modern furlers have become they’re not bulletproof: they’re subject to wear and tear like […]
Navionics Navigation Introduction
This 3 minute tutorial will introduce you to the basic navigation functionality of Navioncs. If you’re getting started with navigation on Android or iOS devices download SavvySalt’s click here to download Ultimate Guide to Smartphone Navigation. This will jump start your foray into Android or iOS navigation. Video Transcript. In case I mumbled: This video […]
MxMariner Navigation Introduction
Navigation is the art of keeping your vessel clear of trouble while getting where you’re going. At sea, navigation is your ounce of prevention. This 3 minute tutorial will introduce you to the basic navigation functionality of MxMariner. If you’re getting started with navigation on Android or iOS devices download SavvySalt’s click here to download […]
Sailing Maine from Acadia to Boston
Riot Stretches Her Legs I hate spinnaker socks. At first I was drawn in by their allure: an easy way to set and douse the spinnaker in all conditions. I mean, who doesn’t want that; especially when the wind comes up on you unexpectedly! But in my experience “troublesome” is a much better word than […]
Greece Bareboat Charter: Vacation of a Lifetime
“I had a fabulous very unique vacation that I refer to as the trip of a lifetime.” “It’s a great way to spend a vacation and I love sailing.” “Best vacation ever!” “It was the best vacation of my life” “I didn’t grow up around sailing or ever wanting to sail; but after this trip, […]