navigation

How to obtain weather information by satellite phone  (published July 2013) As satellite phones become commonplace for today’s blue water sailors, the question is, what services […]

Lightning, electrical failure, computer crashes all happen on a whim of the gods. Safety and lives may hang in the balance and navigation’s basics can tilt […]

Sail your boat better with the right instruments  (published June 2013) Like any art, sailing requires no specific instruments or devices aboard ship in order to […]

With or without electricity, as a navigator your job is to find your way safely to port. At times, your best friend may be your compass. […]

Ocean currents are not what they used to be  (published March 2013) OK…This is not an article about climate change. Ocean currents are indeed what they […]

With modern satellite and high frequency communication tools, you never have to be out of the loop  (published February 2013) Going to sea or taking off […]

Advancements in nav and electronics  (published January 2013) Technology has vastly changed the way sailors look at almost every aspect of the cruising lifestyle. Some sailors […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]