Communications
A collection of resources related to communication on board.
General
BusinessesBrunei Bay Radio
Address: PO Box 2234, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei, BS 8674
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
MailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
SCS – Special Communications Systems GmbH
Address: Roentgenstasse 36, Hanau, Germany, 63454
SCS is the sole manufacturer of Pactor 2 and the more robust Pactor 3 modems - for e-mails & wx bulletins from any anchorage or... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
YB Tracking Ltd.
Address: Unit 8, Fulcrum 2 Solent Way Whiteley, United Kingdom, PO15 7FN
July 2014 Yellowbrick changed its brand to YB Tracking Ltd. This is not an EPIRB or a PLB; it does not just transmit your position... Read More
Useful ResourcesBoat US Radio Information
Includes free online tutorial for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF radios.
http://www.boatus.com/MMSI/... Read More
Boatblogs.com
Do it yourself websites and blogs to document and share your cruising adventure. FREE Trial, plus packages for as little as $2.95 a month.
GYMSIM
An international Pay-As-You-Go sim card that has the unique ability to bypass expensive network roaming costs developed for the yachting community.
http://www.gymsim.com/... Read More
International Dialing Codes
International Dialing Codes
https://countrycode.org/... Read More
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
What do you do about receiving mail when long-term cruising? Circumnavigators SY Totem has researched what they believe to be the best options out there.
SV... Read More
NewsSSCA Announces Next Series of Free Cruising Webinars
Date Published - March 24, 2022
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) along with the Seven Seas University (SSU) is continuing their popular Best Practices cruising webinars in April, this time... Read More
Imray Launches Free Series of Nautical Themed Podcasts
Date Published - November 27, 2021
Nautical publishers Imray have teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, covering navigation, pilotage, tides, winds and the... Read More
Increasing Safety at Sea for Cruisers: Worldwide DSC calling strategy for recreational vessels
Date Published - February 25, 2016
Realising there were countless cruisers who were not utilising the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of... Read More
Brunei Bay Radio
Address: PO Box 2234, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei, BS 8674
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
MailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
SCS – Special Communications Systems GmbH
Address: Roentgenstasse 36, Hanau, Germany, 63454
SCS is the sole manufacturer of Pactor 2 and the more robust Pactor 3 modems - for e-mails & wx bulletins from any anchorage or... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
YB Tracking Ltd.
Address: Unit 8, Fulcrum 2 Solent Way Whiteley, United Kingdom, PO15 7FN
July 2014 Yellowbrick changed its brand to YB Tracking Ltd. This is not an EPIRB or a PLB; it does not just transmit your position... Read More
Boat US Radio Information
Includes free online tutorial for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF radios.
http://www.boatus.com/MMSI/... Read More
Boatblogs.com
Do it yourself websites and blogs to document and share your cruising adventure. FREE Trial, plus packages for as little as $2.95 a month.
GYMSIM
An international Pay-As-You-Go sim card that has the unique ability to bypass expensive network roaming costs developed for the yachting community.
http://www.gymsim.com/... Read More
International Dialing Codes
International Dialing Codes
https://countrycode.org/... Read More
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
What do you do about receiving mail when long-term cruising? Circumnavigators SY Totem has researched what they believe to be the best options out there.
SV... Read More
NewsSSCA Announces Next Series of Free Cruising Webinars
Date Published - March 24, 2022
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) along with the Seven Seas University (SSU) is continuing their popular Best Practices cruising webinars in April, this time... Read More
Imray Launches Free Series of Nautical Themed Podcasts
Date Published - November 27, 2021
Nautical publishers Imray have teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, covering navigation, pilotage, tides, winds and the... Read More
Increasing Safety at Sea for Cruisers: Worldwide DSC calling strategy for recreational vessels
Date Published - February 25, 2016
Realising there were countless cruisers who were not utilising the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of... Read More
SSCA Announces Next Series of Free Cruising Webinars
Date Published - March 24, 2022
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) along with the Seven Seas University (SSU) is continuing their popular Best Practices cruising webinars in April, this time... Read More
Imray Launches Free Series of Nautical Themed Podcasts
Date Published - November 27, 2021
Nautical publishers Imray have teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, covering navigation, pilotage, tides, winds and the... Read More
Increasing Safety at Sea for Cruisers: Worldwide DSC calling strategy for recreational vessels
Date Published - February 25, 2016
Realising there were countless cruisers who were not utilising the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of... Read More
Communications Equipment
BusinessesSVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Useful ResourcesBuying Communication Gear for your Boat
Chris Parker's Marine Weather Center website has useful tips on what to look for when purchasing communication gear for your boat.
http://www.mwxc.com
... Read More
Caribbean Cruising & Cell Phones
A useful thread on Cruisers Forum with a variety of options.
Caribbean Cruising and Cell Phone questions
... Read More
Communications Made Simple for Cruisers
An excellent site providing the basics and the details to help cruisers to identify what communications equipment, software, and licensing that is needed to cruise... Read More
Cruising gear: what about the phone?
The indispensable traveler's tool - used as a hotspot, a smartphone is SY Totem's primary vehicle for getting online aboard as they cruise the world.... Read More
Top ways to use your tablet or iPad on board your boat
Yachting World article - December 2015.
http://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/top-ways-to-use-your-tablet-or-ipad-on-board-your-boat-69357
... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
VHF Radio Licences & Operator Training
Read this report of VHF radio license requirements and links to national licensing and operator training.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/vhf-certification-licensing/
... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
NewsUSA: US Coast Guard plans to terminate NAVTEX
Date Published - September 21, 2019
The US Coast Guard may cease broadcasting of NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) but only after it is available on IMO recognized satellite services.... Read More
BooksReeds VHF Handbook
The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Buying Communication Gear for your Boat
Chris Parker's Marine Weather Center website has useful tips on what to look for when purchasing communication gear for your boat.
http://www.mwxc.com
... Read More
Caribbean Cruising & Cell Phones
A useful thread on Cruisers Forum with a variety of options.
Caribbean Cruising and Cell Phone questions
... Read More
Communications Made Simple for Cruisers
An excellent site providing the basics and the details to help cruisers to identify what communications equipment, software, and licensing that is needed to cruise... Read More
Cruising gear: what about the phone?
The indispensable traveler's tool - used as a hotspot, a smartphone is SY Totem's primary vehicle for getting online aboard as they cruise the world.... Read More
Top ways to use your tablet or iPad on board your boat
Yachting World article - December 2015.
http://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/top-ways-to-use-your-tablet-or-ipad-on-board-your-boat-69357
... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
VHF Radio Licences & Operator Training
Read this report of VHF radio license requirements and links to national licensing and operator training.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/vhf-certification-licensing/
... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
NewsUSA: US Coast Guard plans to terminate NAVTEX
Date Published - September 21, 2019
The US Coast Guard may cease broadcasting of NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) but only after it is available on IMO recognized satellite services.... Read More
BooksReeds VHF Handbook
The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with... Read More
INSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
USA: US Coast Guard plans to terminate NAVTEX
Date Published - September 21, 2019
The US Coast Guard may cease broadcasting of NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) but only after it is available on IMO recognized satellite services.... Read More
BooksReeds VHF Handbook
The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with... Read More
Reeds VHF Handbook
The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with... Read More
Internet on Board
BusinessesMailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Useful ResourcesGetting Internet on a Boat
Jason and Lisa Robinson of SV Bloom run an online business from their boat. They report on how they got the best connection possible when... Read More
OnBoard WiFi: Get Connected
Whether you need reliable internet access aboard to work, or just like the convenience of web browsing from the cockpit, Cruising World discuss the options... Read More
Optimizing Iridium GO use on board
Some very useful tips from Sailing Totem to help you get more out of your Iridium Go for checking news, email, weather, social media, web... Read More
Satellite hot spot offshore
Interesting article in Ocean Navigator magazine by SY Brick House and their experiences with satellite connectivity while crossing the Indian Ocean.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/January-February-2019/Satellite-hot-spot-offshore/
... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
MailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Getting Internet on a Boat
Jason and Lisa Robinson of SV Bloom run an online business from their boat. They report on how they got the best connection possible when... Read More
OnBoard WiFi: Get Connected
Whether you need reliable internet access aboard to work, or just like the convenience of web browsing from the cockpit, Cruising World discuss the options... Read More
Optimizing Iridium GO use on board
Some very useful tips from Sailing Totem to help you get more out of your Iridium Go for checking news, email, weather, social media, web... Read More
Satellite hot spot offshore
Interesting article in Ocean Navigator magazine by SY Brick House and their experiences with satellite connectivity while crossing the Indian Ocean.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/January-February-2019/Satellite-hot-spot-offshore/
... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
INSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
Position Reporting
BusinessesMailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
Passage Guardian
Address: North Island, New Zealand,
Passage Guardian provides a free service to recreational cruising yachts conducting coastal and ocean passages globally. Provides SSB radio skeds, satellite cover, communications with land based... Read More
YB Tracking Ltd.
Address: Unit 8, Fulcrum 2 Solent Way Whiteley, United Kingdom, PO15 7FN
July 2014 Yellowbrick changed its brand to YB Tracking Ltd. This is not an EPIRB or a PLB; it does not just transmit your position... Read More
Useful ResourcesSkyMate
Range of communication services for cruisers including weather, position reporting, email, weblog, and fax/voice.
http://www.skymate.com/... Read More
sQuidd.io
The main feature of use to blue water cruisers is the "follow list", which allows a user to post position updates to Facebook from a... Read More
NewsSeven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
MailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
Passage Guardian
Address: North Island, New Zealand,
Passage Guardian provides a free service to recreational cruising yachts conducting coastal and ocean passages globally. Provides SSB radio skeds, satellite cover, communications with land based... Read More
YB Tracking Ltd.
Address: Unit 8, Fulcrum 2 Solent Way Whiteley, United Kingdom, PO15 7FN
July 2014 Yellowbrick changed its brand to YB Tracking Ltd. This is not an EPIRB or a PLB; it does not just transmit your position... Read More
SkyMate
Range of communication services for cruisers including weather, position reporting, email, weblog, and fax/voice.
http://www.skymate.com/... Read More
sQuidd.io
The main feature of use to blue water cruisers is the "follow list", which allows a user to post position updates to Facebook from a... Read More
NewsSeven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
Cruising Radio Nets
See Docksideradio.com for a list of nets on both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the USA.
See this news report for a list of nets in South Africa that cover the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic to Brazil.
BusinessesBahamas Cruiser Net
Address: Bahamas,
08:15 local time for Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas.... Read More
Bahamas Weather (BASRA)
Address: Bahamas,
4003 kHz at 1100 UTC... Read More
C AM Breakfast Club
Operates at 0900 EDT on 7083.... Read More
Carib WX George
Operates at 0700 EDT on 7241.... Read More
Caribbean
Address: Panama,
6215 kHz at 1000 UTC (Uncontrolled 1000-1200).... Read More
Caribbean NW Net
NW Caribbean SSB net will start on Thursday 3rd February 2022 on 6209Mhz starting at 08:30 Belize and Honduras time, 14:30 GMT, which does not... Read More
Caribbean SSB Weather Net
Coconut Telegraph
The eastern Caribbean's SSB net which runs throughout the Caribbean Season.Normally this net starts around the second week of November.The Net operates Monday through Saturday... Read More
Friendly Carib Net
Operates at 0600(EDT) on 7188.... Read More
Magellen Net
Operates at 1800 and 0400 UTC on 8173 Mhz USB.SSB Radio Net in Polynesia. Operates twice a day by volunteers. Position reports, questions and sharing... Read More
Marine Weather Centre
Address: 5130 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, USA,
Custom weather reports for the Caribbean, Bahamas and Eastern Atlantic Ocean via SSB, phone or web. See website for more details.... Read More
SE Asia Cruisers Radio Net
THIS NET IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. Established in January 2013 following the loss of the Mobile Maritime Net. Operated on 8167 MHz at 0730 Thai... Read More
Waterway Cocktail Net
Operates at 1630 EDT on 7086.... Read More
Waterway Net
Operates at 0745 EDT on 7268.... Read More
Useful ResourcesAtlantic Radio Nets
SSCA's Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net (SSCA TACN)
8104 kHz at 1215 UTC.
8152 at 1700 Eastern Time (Doo Dah/SSCA Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net).
Then when the Doo... Read More
Brunei Bay Radio
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
Caribbean Maritime Mobile Net
George Kline operates this daily weather net (except Sundays) at 1100 UTC on 7250 LSB. Whilst this is a "HAM" net, anyone can listen. During... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
Cruising VHF Nets Caribbean
Antigua Jolly Hber - 0900 Ch 74 Mon-Sat
Antigua English/Falmouth - 0900 Ch 06 Daily
Antigua Carlisle Bay - 0900 Ch 72
Bahamas, Nassau - 0715 Ch 14
Bequia... Read More
List of Pacific Radio Nets
Comprehensive and updated list of Radio nets covering the Pacific.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/pacific-list-of-radio-nets... Read More
Mediterranean Radio Nets
See web link for list and further information.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/mediterranean-list-of-radio-nets/... Read More
Salty Southeast Cruisers Net
Up-to-date information about cruising southeastern United States and the Bahamas.
http://cruisersnet.net/... Read More
South African SSB Nets
Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa)
Revived April 2020 by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban maritime net,... Read More
SSCA “KPK” Radio Service
This Seven Seas Cruising Association service began on January 3, 2016. It immediately follows the Coconut Telegraph Net (see above) at 1215 hours UTC (0715... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
ReportsCaribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
NewsEastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Indian Ocean: Durban Maritime Mobile Net Revived
Date Published - April 09, 2020
The Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa) has been revived by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Bahamas Cruiser Net
Address: Bahamas,
08:15 local time for Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas.... Read More
Bahamas Weather (BASRA)
Address: Bahamas,
4003 kHz at 1100 UTC... Read More
C AM Breakfast Club
Operates at 0900 EDT on 7083.... Read More
Carib WX George
Operates at 0700 EDT on 7241.... Read More
Caribbean
Address: Panama,
6215 kHz at 1000 UTC (Uncontrolled 1000-1200).... Read More
Caribbean NW Net
NW Caribbean SSB net will start on Thursday 3rd February 2022 on 6209Mhz starting at 08:30 Belize and Honduras time, 14:30 GMT, which does not... Read More
Caribbean SSB Weather Net
Coconut Telegraph
The eastern Caribbean's SSB net which runs throughout the Caribbean Season.Normally this net starts around the second week of November.The Net operates Monday through Saturday... Read More
Friendly Carib Net
Operates at 0600(EDT) on 7188.... Read More
Magellen Net
Operates at 1800 and 0400 UTC on 8173 Mhz USB.SSB Radio Net in Polynesia. Operates twice a day by volunteers. Position reports, questions and sharing... Read More
Marine Weather Centre
Address: 5130 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, USA,
Custom weather reports for the Caribbean, Bahamas and Eastern Atlantic Ocean via SSB, phone or web. See website for more details.... Read More
SE Asia Cruisers Radio Net
THIS NET IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. Established in January 2013 following the loss of the Mobile Maritime Net. Operated on 8167 MHz at 0730 Thai... Read More
Waterway Cocktail Net
Operates at 1630 EDT on 7086.... Read More
Waterway Net
Operates at 0745 EDT on 7268.... Read More
Atlantic Radio Nets
SSCA's Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net (SSCA TACN)
8104 kHz at 1215 UTC.
8152 at 1700 Eastern Time (Doo Dah/SSCA Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net).
Then when the Doo... Read MoreBrunei Bay Radio
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
Caribbean Maritime Mobile Net
George Kline operates this daily weather net (except Sundays) at 1100 UTC on 7250 LSB. Whilst this is a "HAM" net, anyone can listen. During... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
Cruising VHF Nets Caribbean
Antigua Jolly Hber - 0900 Ch 74 Mon-Sat
Antigua English/Falmouth - 0900 Ch 06 Daily
Antigua Carlisle Bay - 0900 Ch 72
Bahamas, Nassau - 0715 Ch 14
Bequia... Read MoreList of Pacific Radio Nets
Comprehensive and updated list of Radio nets covering the Pacific.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/pacific-list-of-radio-nets... Read More
Mediterranean Radio Nets
See web link for list and further information.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/mediterranean-list-of-radio-nets/... Read More
Salty Southeast Cruisers Net
Up-to-date information about cruising southeastern United States and the Bahamas.
http://cruisersnet.net/... Read More
South African SSB Nets
Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa)
Revived April 2020 by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban maritime net,... Read More
SSCA “KPK” Radio Service
This Seven Seas Cruising Association service began on January 3, 2016. It immediately follows the Coconut Telegraph Net (see above) at 1215 hours UTC (0715... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
ReportsCaribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
NewsEastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Indian Ocean: Durban Maritime Mobile Net Revived
Date Published - April 09, 2020
The Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa) has been revived by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Caribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Indian Ocean: Durban Maritime Mobile Net Revived
Date Published - April 09, 2020
The Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa) has been revived by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
SSB Links
BusinessesSVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Useful ResourcesCommunications: Understanding Marine high-frequency Single Sideband Radio
A useful, clearly written article by Fredrick Gary Hareland and published in Ocean Navigator - May 2015.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/communications-understanding-marine-high-frequency-single-sideband-radio
... Read More
Ham or SSB Maritime Net Information
SV Camelot has over 100 HAM/SSB Nets listed in PDF format for free download.
http://sailingcamelot.us/ham-nets/
... Read More
Installing an SSB Radio
https://www.noonsite.com/report/installing-an-ssb-radio/... Read More
Is your SSB ready for the Atlantic?
A report plus advice for your SSB installation and operation, based on mistakes made by ARC Skippers.
To download a pdf of this article click here.... Read More
The Essential Role of HF/SSB Radio in Ocean Cruising
As the operator of the SailMail station that covers SE Asia, the NW Pacific, and eastern/northern Indian Oceans, from here in Brunei (NW coast of... Read More
Where & When Propagation tool
The first Propagation tool for marine SSB communication. A very helpful tool, if you don´t know which frequency is best for communication between two boats.
http://where-and-when.yachtfunk.com
... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Communications: Understanding Marine high-frequency Single Sideband Radio
A useful, clearly written article by Fredrick Gary Hareland and published in Ocean Navigator - May 2015.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/communications-understanding-marine-high-frequency-single-sideband-radio
... Read More
Ham or SSB Maritime Net Information
SV Camelot has over 100 HAM/SSB Nets listed in PDF format for free download.
http://sailingcamelot.us/ham-nets/
... Read More
Installing an SSB Radio
https://www.noonsite.com/report/installing-an-ssb-radio/... Read More
Is your SSB ready for the Atlantic?
A report plus advice for your SSB installation and operation, based on mistakes made by ARC Skippers.
To download a pdf of this article click here.... Read More
The Essential Role of HF/SSB Radio in Ocean Cruising
As the operator of the SailMail station that covers SE Asia, the NW Pacific, and eastern/northern Indian Oceans, from here in Brunei (NW coast of... Read More
Where & When Propagation tool
The first Propagation tool for marine SSB communication. A very helpful tool, if you don´t know which frequency is best for communication between two boats.
http://where-and-when.yachtfunk.com
... Read More
Caribbean
BusinessesBahamas Cruiser Net
Address: Bahamas,
08:15 local time for Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas.... Read More
Bahamas Weather (BASRA)
Address: Bahamas,
4003 kHz at 1100 UTC... Read More
C AM Breakfast Club
Operates at 0900 EDT on 7083.... Read More
Carib WX George
Operates at 0700 EDT on 7241.... Read More
Caribbean
Address: Panama,
6215 kHz at 1000 UTC (Uncontrolled 1000-1200).... Read More
Caribbean NW Net
NW Caribbean SSB net will start on Thursday 3rd February 2022 on 6209Mhz starting at 08:30 Belize and Honduras time, 14:30 GMT, which does not... Read More
Caribbean SSB Weather Net
Coconut Telegraph
The eastern Caribbean's SSB net which runs throughout the Caribbean Season.Normally this net starts around the second week of November.The Net operates Monday through Saturday... Read More
Friendly Carib Net
Operates at 0600(EDT) on 7188.... Read More
Marine Weather Centre
Address: 5130 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, USA,
Custom weather reports for the Caribbean, Bahamas and Eastern Atlantic Ocean via SSB, phone or web. See website for more details.... Read More
Waterway Cocktail Net
Operates at 1630 EDT on 7086.... Read More
Waterway Net
Operates at 0745 EDT on 7268.... Read More
Useful ResourcesCaribbean Maritime Mobile Net
George Kline operates this daily weather net (except Sundays) at 1100 UTC on 7250 LSB. Whilst this is a "HAM" net, anyone can listen. During... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
Cruising VHF Nets Caribbean
Antigua Jolly Hber - 0900 Ch 74 Mon-Sat
Antigua English/Falmouth - 0900 Ch 06 Daily
Antigua Carlisle Bay - 0900 Ch 72
Bahamas, Nassau - 0715 Ch 14
Bequia... Read More
Salty Southeast Cruisers Net
Up-to-date information about cruising southeastern United States and the Bahamas.
http://cruisersnet.net/... Read More
SSCA “KPK” Radio Service
This Seven Seas Cruising Association service began on January 3, 2016. It immediately follows the Coconut Telegraph Net (see above) at 1215 hours UTC (0715... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
ReportsCaribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
NewsEastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Bahamas Cruiser Net
Address: Bahamas,
08:15 local time for Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas.... Read More
Bahamas Weather (BASRA)
Address: Bahamas,
4003 kHz at 1100 UTC... Read More
C AM Breakfast Club
Operates at 0900 EDT on 7083.... Read More
Carib WX George
Operates at 0700 EDT on 7241.... Read More
Caribbean
Address: Panama,
6215 kHz at 1000 UTC (Uncontrolled 1000-1200).... Read More
Caribbean NW Net
NW Caribbean SSB net will start on Thursday 3rd February 2022 on 6209Mhz starting at 08:30 Belize and Honduras time, 14:30 GMT, which does not... Read More
Caribbean SSB Weather Net
Coconut Telegraph
The eastern Caribbean's SSB net which runs throughout the Caribbean Season.Normally this net starts around the second week of November.The Net operates Monday through Saturday... Read More
Friendly Carib Net
Operates at 0600(EDT) on 7188.... Read More
Marine Weather Centre
Address: 5130 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, USA,
Custom weather reports for the Caribbean, Bahamas and Eastern Atlantic Ocean via SSB, phone or web. See website for more details.... Read More
Waterway Cocktail Net
Operates at 1630 EDT on 7086.... Read More
Waterway Net
Operates at 0745 EDT on 7268.... Read More
Caribbean Maritime Mobile Net
George Kline operates this daily weather net (except Sundays) at 1100 UTC on 7250 LSB. Whilst this is a "HAM" net, anyone can listen. During... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
Cruising VHF Nets Caribbean
Antigua Jolly Hber - 0900 Ch 74 Mon-Sat
Antigua English/Falmouth - 0900 Ch 06 Daily
Antigua Carlisle Bay - 0900 Ch 72
Bahamas, Nassau - 0715 Ch 14
Bequia... Read MoreSalty Southeast Cruisers Net
Up-to-date information about cruising southeastern United States and the Bahamas.
http://cruisersnet.net/... Read More
SSCA “KPK” Radio Service
This Seven Seas Cruising Association service began on January 3, 2016. It immediately follows the Coconut Telegraph Net (see above) at 1215 hours UTC (0715... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
ReportsCaribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
NewsEastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Caribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Asia
BusinessesSE Asia Cruisers Radio Net
THIS NET IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. Established in January 2013 following the loss of the Mobile Maritime Net. Operated on 8167 MHz at 0730 Thai... Read More
Useful ResourcesBrunei Bay Radio
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
NewsInternational Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
SE Asia Cruisers Radio Net
THIS NET IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. Established in January 2013 following the loss of the Mobile Maritime Net. Operated on 8167 MHz at 0730 Thai... Read More
Brunei Bay Radio
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
NewsInternational Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Mediterranean
Useful ResourcesMediterranean Radio Nets
See web link for list and further information.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/mediterranean-list-of-radio-nets/... Read More
NewsInternational Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Mediterranean Radio Nets
See web link for list and further information.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/mediterranean-list-of-radio-nets/... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Atlantic
Useful ResourcesAtlantic Radio Nets
SSCA's Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net (SSCA TACN)
8104 kHz at 1215 UTC.
8152 at 1700 Eastern Time (Doo Dah/SSCA Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net).
Then when the Doo... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
South African SSB Nets
Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa)
Revived April 2020 by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban maritime net,... Read More
NewsInternational Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Atlantic Radio Nets
SSCA's Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net (SSCA TACN)
8104 kHz at 1215 UTC.
8152 at 1700 Eastern Time (Doo Dah/SSCA Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net).
Then when the Doo... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
South African SSB Nets
Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa)
Revived April 2020 by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban maritime net,... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Pacific
BusinessesMagellen Net
Operates at 1800 and 0400 UTC on 8173 Mhz USB.SSB Radio Net in Polynesia. Operates twice a day by volunteers. Position reports, questions and sharing... Read More
Useful ResourcesList of Pacific Radio Nets
Comprehensive and updated list of Radio nets covering the Pacific.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/pacific-list-of-radio-nets... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
NewsInternational Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Magellen Net
Operates at 1800 and 0400 UTC on 8173 Mhz USB.SSB Radio Net in Polynesia. Operates twice a day by volunteers. Position reports, questions and sharing... Read More
List of Pacific Radio Nets
Comprehensive and updated list of Radio nets covering the Pacific.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/pacific-list-of-radio-nets... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
NewsInternational Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Businesses
Bahamas Cruiser Net
Address: Bahamas,
08:15 local time for Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas.... Read More
Bahamas Weather (BASRA)
Address: Bahamas,
4003 kHz at 1100 UTC... Read More
Brunei Bay Radio
Address: PO Box 2234, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei, BS 8674
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
C AM Breakfast Club
Operates at 0900 EDT on 7083.... Read More
Carib WX George
Operates at 0700 EDT on 7241.... Read More
Caribbean
Address: Panama,
6215 kHz at 1000 UTC (Uncontrolled 1000-1200).... Read More
Caribbean NW Net
NW Caribbean SSB net will start on Thursday 3rd February 2022 on 6209Mhz starting at 08:30 Belize and Honduras time, 14:30 GMT, which does not... Read More
Caribbean SSB Weather Net
Coconut Telegraph
The eastern Caribbean's SSB net which runs throughout the Caribbean Season.Normally this net starts around the second week of November.The Net operates Monday through Saturday... Read More
Friendly Carib Net
Operates at 0600(EDT) on 7188.... Read More
Magellen Net
Operates at 1800 and 0400 UTC on 8173 Mhz USB.SSB Radio Net in Polynesia. Operates twice a day by volunteers. Position reports, questions and sharing... Read More
MailASail
Address: Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre, 41-59 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR
A wide range of services: free weather, email compression software, GPS tracking and blogging tool, satellite phone airtime, WiFi hotspot antenna, advice on comms equipment.... Read More
Marine Weather Centre
Address: 5130 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, USA,
Custom weather reports for the Caribbean, Bahamas and Eastern Atlantic Ocean via SSB, phone or web. See website for more details.... Read More
Passage Guardian
Address: North Island, New Zealand,
Passage Guardian provides a free service to recreational cruising yachts conducting coastal and ocean passages globally. Provides SSB radio skeds, satellite cover, communications with land based... Read More
SCS – Special Communications Systems GmbH
Address: Roentgenstasse 36, Hanau, Germany, 63454
SCS is the sole manufacturer of Pactor 2 and the more robust Pactor 3 modems - for e-mails & wx bulletins from any anchorage or... Read More
SE Asia Cruisers Radio Net
THIS NET IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. Established in January 2013 following the loss of the Mobile Maritime Net. Operated on 8167 MHz at 0730 Thai... Read More
SVB24.com
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27, Bremen, Germany, 28199
Europe's largest online yacht chandler offers worldwide shipping. Specialist support available for marine SSB (HF) radio in English and German. Technical and sales support available... Read More
Waterway Cocktail Net
Operates at 1630 EDT on 7086.... Read More
Waterway Net
Operates at 0745 EDT on 7268.... Read More
YB Tracking Ltd.
Address: Unit 8, Fulcrum 2 Solent Way Whiteley, United Kingdom, PO15 7FN
July 2014 Yellowbrick changed its brand to YB Tracking Ltd. This is not an EPIRB or a PLB; it does not just transmit your position... Read More
Useful Resources
Atlantic Radio Nets
SSCA's Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net (SSCA TACN)
8104 kHz at 1215 UTC.
8152 at 1700 Eastern Time (Doo Dah/SSCA Trans-Atlantic Cruisers' Net).
Then when the Doo... Read MoreBoat US Radio Information
Includes free online tutorial for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF radios.
http://www.boatus.com/MMSI/... Read More
Boatblogs.com
Do it yourself websites and blogs to document and share your cruising adventure. FREE Trial, plus packages for as little as $2.95 a month.
Brunei Bay Radio
HF/SSB voice and e-mail services from Brunei on the NW coast of Borneo. Service area covers the NW Pacific, SE Asia, and eastern Indian Oceans... Read More
Buying Communication Gear for your Boat
Chris Parker's Marine Weather Center website has useful tips on what to look for when purchasing communication gear for your boat.
http://www.mwxc.com
... Read More
Caribbean Cruising & Cell Phones
A useful thread on Cruisers Forum with a variety of options.
Caribbean Cruising and Cell Phone questions
... Read More
Caribbean Maritime Mobile Net
George Kline operates this daily weather net (except Sundays) at 1100 UTC on 7250 LSB. Whilst this is a "HAM" net, anyone can listen. During... Read More
Communications
General
International Dialing Codes
YB Tracking Ltd.
Boat US Radio Information
Boatblogs.com
GYMSIM
MailASail
SCS - Special Communications Systems GmbH
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
Yachtfunk
Communication Equipment
Buying Communication Gear for your Boat
Caribbean Cruising... Read More
Communications Made Simple for Cruisers
An excellent site providing the basics and the details to help cruisers to identify what communications equipment, software, and licensing that is needed to cruise... Read More
Communications: Understanding Marine high-frequency Single Sideband Radio
A useful, clearly written article by Fredrick Gary Hareland and published in Ocean Navigator - May 2015.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/communications-understanding-marine-high-frequency-single-sideband-radio
... Read More
Cruiseheimers Net
Eastern U.S. and Canada, The Bahamas, and the northern Caribbean. A key Net for cruisers on the east coast of the USA, Caribbean and for... Read More
Cruising Europe: EU scraps mobile roaming charges
The bill to abolish mobile roaming charges within the European Union has passed the final vote. The law allowing EU citizens to call, text or... Read More
Cruising gear: what about the phone?
The indispensable traveler's tool - used as a hotspot, a smartphone is SY Totem's primary vehicle for getting online aboard as they cruise the world.... Read More
Cruising VHF Nets Caribbean
Antigua Jolly Hber - 0900 Ch 74 Mon-Sat
Antigua English/Falmouth - 0900 Ch 06 Daily
Antigua Carlisle Bay - 0900 Ch 72
Bahamas, Nassau - 0715 Ch 14
Bequia... Read MoreDMR (Digital Mobile Radio): Can cruisers benefit from such a system?
A ham friend loaned me a DMR hand-held radio to give it a try. It’s a Tytera, a whopping $99.99 with free shipping on Amazon.
It... Read More
Getting Internet on a Boat
Jason and Lisa Robinson of SV Bloom run an online business from their boat. They report on how they got the best connection possible when... Read More
GYMSIM
An international Pay-As-You-Go sim card that has the unique ability to bypass expensive network roaming costs developed for the yachting community.
http://www.gymsim.com/... Read More
Ham or SSB Maritime Net Information
SV Camelot has over 100 HAM/SSB Nets listed in PDF format for free download.
http://sailingcamelot.us/ham-nets/
... Read More
Installing an SSB Radio
https://www.noonsite.com/report/installing-an-ssb-radio/... Read More
International Dialing Codes
International Dialing Codes
https://countrycode.org/... Read More
Internet on Board
Yachting World's Matthew Sheahan investigates a number of ways to hook up to the internet onboard and advises on the equipment you might consider (January... Read More
Is your SSB ready for the Atlantic?
A report plus advice for your SSB installation and operation, based on mistakes made by ARC Skippers.
To download a pdf of this article click here.... Read More
List of Pacific Radio Nets
Comprehensive and updated list of Radio nets covering the Pacific.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/pacific-list-of-radio-nets... Read More
Mediterranean Radio Nets
See web link for list and further information.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/mediterranean-list-of-radio-nets/... Read More
OnBoard WiFi: Get Connected
Whether you need reliable internet access aboard to work, or just like the convenience of web browsing from the cockpit, Cruising World discuss the options... Read More
Optimizing Iridium GO use on board
Some very useful tips from Sailing Totem to help you get more out of your Iridium Go for checking news, email, weather, social media, web... Read More
Salty Southeast Cruisers Net
Up-to-date information about cruising southeastern United States and the Bahamas.
http://cruisersnet.net/... Read More
Satellite hot spot offshore
Interesting article in Ocean Navigator magazine by SY Brick House and their experiences with satellite connectivity while crossing the Indian Ocean.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/January-February-2019/Satellite-hot-spot-offshore/
... Read More
SkyMate
Range of communication services for cruisers including weather, position reporting, email, weblog, and fax/voice.
http://www.skymate.com/... Read More
South African SSB Nets
Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa)
Revived April 2020 by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban maritime net,... Read More
sQuidd.io
The main feature of use to blue water cruisers is the "follow list", which allows a user to post position updates to Facebook from a... Read More
SSCA “KPK” Radio Service
This Seven Seas Cruising Association service began on January 3, 2016. It immediately follows the Coconut Telegraph Net (see above) at 1215 hours UTC (0715... Read More
SSCA Net from Nova Scotia to South America: Volunteer Net Controllers Needed
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The key to success on all HF radio nets is relay stations. In particular, the Waterway Radio &... Read More
SSCA’s Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net will resume operation Wednesday, October 24, 2018
See updated Net information here.
All Cruisers are welcome to check into the net. You do not have to be an SSCA member to utilize this... Read More
Staying in Touch when Cruising
How do you stay in touch with friends and family when you are out of cell phone range? Interesting article by long-term liveaboard Carolyn Shearlock.
http://theboatgalley.com/staying-in-touch/
... Read More
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
What do you do about receiving mail when long-term cruising? Circumnavigators SY Totem has researched what they believe to be the best options out there.
SV... Read More
The Essential Role of HF/SSB Radio in Ocean Cruising
As the operator of the SailMail station that covers SE Asia, the NW Pacific, and eastern/northern Indian Oceans, from here in Brunei (NW coast of... Read More
The Spider Web Net
From Canada to South America and all the way out to Hawaii & Japan - depending on propagation. The morning session works the Caribbean &... Read More
Top ways to use your tablet or iPad on board your boat
Yachting World article - December 2015.
http://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/top-ways-to-use-your-tablet-or-ipad-on-board-your-boat-69357
... Read More
Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net to join daily Doo Dah SSB Net
After 10 days of tests and trials of the new Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net, which is a joint effort of the following four FCC Marine Coastal... Read More
UK: VHF users face ‘rocket science’ training
Yachtsmen sitting the VHF radio licence course will,
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from next year, have to sit a minimum 10 hours of study... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
VHF Certification & Licensing
Most countries require maritime VHF equipment to be registered and may also require at least one person on board to have successfully completed a Radio... Read More
VHF Radio Licences & Operator Training
Read this report of VHF radio license requirements and links to national licensing and operator training.
http://www.noonsite.com/General/Communications/vhf-certification-licensing/
... Read More
Where & When Propagation tool
The first Propagation tool for marine SSB communication. A very helpful tool, if you don´t know which frequency is best for communication between two boats.
http://where-and-when.yachtfunk.com
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Reports
INSIGHTS: Setting Up WiFi and the Internet on Board
Date Published - April 04, 2022
For many cruisers, the oceans provide an escape from electronic connectivity. However, more and more liveaboards want to be able to work on board with... Read More
Pacific – List of Radio Nets
Date Published - December 12, 2018
A comprehensive list of all the Pacific Radio Nets, both SSB and HAM. ... Read More
DMR (Digital Mobile Radio): Can cruisers benefit from such a system?
Date Published - November 01, 2016
Information from Glen Tuttle - moderator of Cruisers Network Online - who is keen to know cruisers thoughts on the use of DMR.... Read More
Caribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
Mediterranean: SSB Net – MedNet
Date Published - September 23, 2014
Previously known as Dragnet, this net (known as MedNet in 2014) started on 1st April 2014 on 6516 kHz USB at 0530 UTC for the... Read More
Installing an SSB Radio
Date Published - February 22, 2013
Article from www.cruisingworld.com: A single-sideband radio is much more powerful than your onboard VHF and requires thoughtful installation.... Read More
News
SSCA Announces Next Series of Free Cruising Webinars
Date Published - March 24, 2022
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) along with the Seven Seas University (SSU) is continuing their popular Best Practices cruising webinars in April, this time... Read More
Imray Launches Free Series of Nautical Themed Podcasts
Date Published - November 27, 2021
Nautical publishers Imray have teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, covering navigation, pilotage, tides, winds and the... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) Satellite AIS Tracking Service
Date Published - February 11, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, has announced a new service for cruisers in the Gulf of... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Basin: SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
Date Published - November 09, 2020
he SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers. The... Read More
Indian Ocean: Durban Maritime Mobile Net Revived
Date Published - April 09, 2020
The Durban Maritime Mobile Net (South Africa) has been revived by a group of highly experienced yachtsmen/ham radio operator’s who were part of the original Durban... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information... Read More
USA: US Coast Guard plans to terminate NAVTEX
Date Published - September 21, 2019
The US Coast Guard may cease broadcasting of NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) but only after it is available on IMO recognized satellite services.... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Mediterranean SSB Net from May to October
Date Published - June 20, 2019
This is an active cruising net which runs throughout the Mediterranean cruising season six days a week. Useful for sharing information on location, weather, security... Read More
Summer 2019 eNews from World Cruising Club!
Date Published - May 30, 2019
(May 30, 2019) - Featured in this edition are details of the 2019 Bluewater Weekend, results of the ARC Survey in Yachting World Magazine, World... Read More
FCC Petition RM-11831 Threatens Amateur Radio Services
Date Published - April 24, 2019
The FCC has opened for comment RM-11831, a proposal which will affect Pactor, Winlink, and D-Star. Comments Close April 27, 2019.... Read More
Upcoming GPS Week Number Rollover: Problems for Older GPS Units
Date Published - March 09, 2019
On April 6th, 2019, GPS units manufactured ten or more years ago which have not had their firmware updated may well become unreliable.... Read More
Caribbean, Bahamas & USA East Coast: SSCA HF Net is a valuable service for cruisers
Date Published - January 31, 2019
Information, news, security and assistance with land based resources - if you haven't already, find out more about this great radio service open to all... Read More
Magnetic North Pole: Shifting Rapidly and Unpredictably
Date Published - January 12, 2019
The Earth’s north magnetic pole is shifting so rapidly that steps are being taken to ensure it doesn't impact navigation in the Arctic.... Read More
SSCA Net from Nova Scotia to South America: Volunteer Net Controllers Needed
Date Published - December 05, 2018
December 2018: The SSCA are seeking volunteers to assist with relays on the SSCA Net. This is one of many ways to contribute to... Read More
Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific: Discontinue of High Seas and Storm Warnings
Date Published - November 20, 2018
The National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) will be discontinuing High Seas and Storm Warnings issued over shortwave radio on Thursday, January 31, 2019,... Read More
SSCA’s Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net will resume operation Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Date Published - October 23, 2018
Beginning on October 24, 2018, and continuing during the traditional winter crossing season (and again in the spring), Chris Parker will provide weather routing specifically... Read More
Indian Ocean and Red Sea Passage: Helping cruisers exchange information
Date Published - October 18, 2018
Bob and Alex Bechler have been sailing some 15 years with 75,000 miles logged having crossed the Pacific several times. They have created a number... Read More
Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net to join daily Doo Dah SSB Net
Date Published - May 09, 2018
The Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net is expanding its coverage.... Read More
Changes to Inmarsat C
Date Published - February 15, 2018
During the coming year, Inmarsat C and Fleet 77 services will be migrating from I-3 to I-4.... Read More
Caribbean, Bahamas & USA East Coast: SSCA Net expands its service
Date Published - January 08, 2018
During this time of year when many cruisers are in the Bahamas and maybe without WiFi service or inexpensive cellular service, Jim West (KJM) and... Read More
USA: FCC Approve Icom M802 Waiver
Date Published - October 20, 2017
Earlier this year the FCC invited Icom to submit a waiver to allow the M802 not to be modified to meet the new GMDSS requirements.... Read More
U.K.: Changes to Coast Guard Broadcast VHF channels
Date Published - August 30, 2017
From 6th September, the VHF channels used by the U.K. Coast Guard to broadcast marine safety information will be changed. Initial announcements will still be... Read More
Cruising Remote Western Australia: SOS Rock Mystery
Date Published - June 15, 2017
Warning from stranded cruiser when cruising this remote part of Australia - always carry an EPIRB or satellite phone at all times when going ashore.... Read More
End of Life (EOL) for Inmarsat Fleet 33/55/77
Date Published - May 25, 2017
Inmarsat has announced EOL (end of life) for the older Fleet 33 (and 55/77) terminals. Data will stop functioning on 31st December 2017.... Read More
Cruising Europe: EU scraps mobile roaming charges
Date Published - April 26, 2017
April 2017: The bill to abolish mobile roaming charges within the European Union has passed the final vote. The law allowing EU citizens to... Read More
USA: FCC Mandate changing Cruiser Communications
Date Published - February 01, 2017
This informative report about a change in HF SSB communications by Terry Sparks.... Read More
New long range point of contact for UK Coastguard
Date Published - January 26, 2017
From 1 February 2017, there will be new UK Coastguard emergency numbers for long-range search and rescue
... Read MoreCaribbean, Martinique: NEW English-language Cruisers Net
Date Published - October 23, 2016
In Martinique, yachties and locals have collaborated to host a Martinique Cruisers Net, entirely in English, covering the main yachting centers of Le Marin and... Read More
SSCA Radio Station “KPK” Teams With Chris Parker and MMSN to assist Solo Circumnavigator Donna Lange
Date Published - March 10, 2016
Seven Seas Cruising Association Radio Station “KPK” has teamed up with the Maritime Mobile Service Network and Chris Parker’s Marine Weather Center to help track... Read More
Increasing Safety at Sea for Cruisers: Worldwide DSC calling strategy for recreational vessels
Date Published - February 25, 2016
Realising there were countless cruisers who were not utilising the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of... Read More
Caribbean: SSCA to Report Safety & Security Matters
Date Published - October 03, 2015
The SSCA and the CSSN partner to relay CSSN News & Reports on “KPK” – the SSB voice service from The Seven Seas Cruising Association.... Read More
Caribbean & Beyond: SSCA Obtains New FCC License to Benefit Cruisers
Date Published - September 15, 2015
When Glenn Tuttle was asked to join the Board of Directors of the SSCA, he thought to himself, “How could he combine his passions; cruising... Read More
Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN) make reporting incidents simpler
Date Published - April 22, 2014
An important website change means that cruisers now have an easy online form to fill in, making reporting of security incidents in the Caribbean quicker... Read More
Eastern Caribbean and now the Pacific: The Coconut Telegraph SSB Net extends its reach
Date Published - February 28, 2014
The Coconut Telegraph, the premier SSB net for the eastern Caribbean has extended its reach to the Pacific Ocean.... Read More
World ARC 2014-15: Circumnavigation Rally Starts
Date Published - January 13, 2014
31 boats in the World ARC fleet departed Rodney Bay Marina in Saint Lucia on Saturday 11 January, at the start of an epic 26,000-mile... Read More
UK: VHF users face ‘rocket science’ training
Date Published - November 21, 2013
New users of VHF face 10 hours training + written exam. As reported by Yachting Monthly.
... Read MoreNorth Atlantic Radio Net: Herb Hilgenberg has Retired
Date Published - June 07, 2013
The HF/SSB weather forecasting and routing service offered by Herb Hilgenberg (Call Sign VAX498, ‘South Bound II Coastal’) has ceased broadcasting as from the 1st... Read More
South Pacific, New Zealand: Russell Radio Discontinues SSB Service
Date Published - May 07, 2013
SSB service now offered by Far North Radio. Russell Radio continues on VHF Ch. 63 for advance notice for Customs in Opua.
Russell Radio is no... Read More
New Show looking for People who live their lives at Sea
Date Published - October 16, 2012
Have you given up the Rat Race for a life cruising the world's oceans?... Read More
US Coast Guard Announces Decision to Continue HF Weather Broadcasts
Date Published - February 29, 2008
In May 2007 Noonsite reported that the United States Coast Guard was seeking public comment on the need to continue providing high frequency (HF) radio... Read More
Books
Reeds VHF Handbook
The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with... Read More