The Book of Sail – Gadgets and Ideas for the Cruising Sailor
New gadgets to make life easier for the cruising sailor appear regularly. Some are worthy but many are not. This website examines new gadgets, ideas, and products as they arrive on the market and offers an opinion on their usefulness. It also allows input from subscribers. Intro
Cruising Equipment – What’s your most valuable list?
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NOAA Releases Interactive Chart Catalogue
As reported by Cruising Compass.
Liveaboard cruisers – most useful smartphone & tablet tools
Every voyager has different needs and tastes for the hardware on their boat. It’s no different from smartphone and tablet apps for voyaging. Here is a roundup of what these accomplished voyagers are using aboard their boats for voyaging from the South Pacific to the Arctic. By Ocean Navigator. http://www.oceannavigator.com/July-August-2016/Voyagers-app-favorites/ Posted July 2016.
iPad Navigation Across an Ocean
If you’re looking for a comprehensive navigation solution, an iPad-based system might be right for you. Cruising World has an interesting article on this option. http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/electronics/ipad-navigation-across-an-ocean Posted February 2014.
Computers Aboard
Four cruisers discuss the systems that keep them connected, entertained and on course. Another informative article by Cruising World. http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/electronics/computers-aboard Posted February 2014.