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KISS-SSB Announces Their New 2.0 Ground Plane Version

The KISS-SSB counterpoise / ground plane from RadioTeck is releasing its new version 2.0. After ten years of over 10,000 satisfied customers that range from private cruisers/yachts, military, ...
On July 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Lets Talk Bilge Pumps

(MySailing) – Bilge Pumps. They do not come up in conversation very often, most people probably do not give much thought to them but they are a vital ...
On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Power Management in the Days of Modern Cruising

Most of us want to go cruising while having many of the comforts of home, particularly those that consume power. As Yachting World notes “A cold drink at ...
On June 21, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Element S Series of Navigation Displays

The vast majority of cruisers use electronic navigation and every few years its worth looking at your instruments and think about upgrading to the next generation of tools ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Start With the Basics: Celestial Navigation

It used to be that everyone studied celestial navigation before heading off on an offshore passage. Today there is much more of a reliance upon electronics. Now there ...
On June 7, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot Look to the Future With Electromobility Technology

Volvo Penta has partnered with Fountaine-Pajot to fit a system of electric-powered drivetrains, shifting designs away from fossil fuels and carbon gas emissions. The new Volvo system will ...
On May 24, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Dos and Don’ts for Maintaining an Awlgrip Finish

Now in the midst of the spring season you may be taking a closer look at the finish of your topcoat. Many sailors love an Awlgrip finish. Really ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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So Many Apps to Choose From, Here Are Ten Best Sailing Apps for 2019

There is an amazing number of sailing apps out there and Waterborne has gathered together a top 10 list. From weather, navigation, anchoring apps and more this list ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Five Tips on Improving Your Hand Sewing When Making Sail Repairs

These tips on sail repair come from Skipper Tips via Sailrite which has a number of how-to videos on their website regarding sailmaking and repair. Skipper Tips offers ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Has Your Boat Sat Awhile? You May Want to Polish Your Fuel

There are any number of reasons to polish your fuel, including if your boat has not been used in awhile, discovering the fuel cap was loose and water ...
On April 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks