When it comes to using tablet computers for navigation, less is frequently more (published January 2013) We may not have jetpacks, but I can assure you […]
In the Palm of Your Hand
Navigation in Hurricane Season
The 34-kt Rule and the Mariners’ 1-2-3 Rule (published January 2013) The tragic sinking of the tall ship HMS Bounty and the loss of two lives […]
The Second to Worst Case Scenario
EPIRBs continue to provide a unique measure of safety to our activities offshore. Here is the story behind what happens if and when you’re ever required […]
Calling Home by Satellite
It’s not just E.T. who wants to phone home, and the options for doing so are about to expand (published December 2012) I had just come […]
How to Choose a Genset
An energy audit will tell you how much power you really need (November 2012) Nearly since its invention, the reciprocating piston engine has been used aboard […]
GPX Files
Your best bet for nav data transfer (published November 2012) There are many reasons these days to transfer navigation data among GPS and e-chart devices. Here […]
Dropping Temperatures and Rising Risks
(published November 2012) It was December, and a newly purchased J/160 needed to be moved from Florida to Rhode Island for a refit. The owner hoped […]
Magical Moments in Remote Places
(published October 2012) While departing Cape Town, South Africa during past summer trips, I often experienced the same conditions—the sun would beat down while moderate breezes […]
Timekeeping in Navigation and Weather
(published September 2012) There are a dozen or so timekeeping systems used in navigation and weather, and we cannot avoid using several of them from the […]
A Dangerous Game
Weather routing is a bit of a chess game against the weather-at times, it can be more dangerous than you’d like (published September 2012) It’s a […]