Equipment
A collection of equipment related resources.
For communications equipment see the Noonsite/General/Communications page.
General
Don’t miss the noonsite Cockpit Locker Forum. Putting sailors wishing to buy or sell surplus boating equipment in touch with each other. It takes only a few minutes to register.
Useful ResourcesCourtesy Flags for the South Pacific
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific... Read More
Cruising Equipment – What’s your most valuable list?
Cruising Equipment - What's your most valuable list?
https://www.noonsite.com/report/cruising-equipment-whats-your-most-valuable-list/... Read More
Flag Etiquette
Apart from the ensign, flags commonly worn by a cruising yacht comprise a burgee and a house flag (Private Signal), and when entering a new... Read More
Preparing your boat for Ocean Cruising
Meteorologist, navigator and ARC safety inspector Chris Tibbs and his wife, Helen, are going round the world, starting with the ARC. He describes how he... Read More
Skippertips.com
Not just navigation articles here, but also engine repair/maintenance, weather, boat handling etc. Some free resources, but very reasonable sign-up fee.
http://www.skippertips.com... Read More
Spring Fitting-Out Checklist for your Boat
A useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat... Read More
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,... Read More
Tools we Use
SY Rejoice has photographed their toolkit and outlined uses for every tool in the toolbox. A very useful summary of what you will need onboard... Read More
What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later
A report for BWS by Patrick and Rebecca Childress, who sailed away from Newport, Rhode Island nine years ago on what was supposed to be... Read More
Wintering: Dangers of Storing With The Mast Stepped
http://www.morganscloud.com/2014/11/01/the-dangers-of-storing-with-the-mast-stepped/... Read More
www.morganscloud.com
Information for cruisers on a variety of topics including high-latitude sailing in Greenland and working with aluminum boats.
http://www.morganscloud.com... Read More
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific... Read More
Cruising Equipment – What’s your most valuable list?
Cruising Equipment - What's your most valuable list?
https://www.noonsite.com/report/cruising-equipment-whats-your-most-valuable-list/... Read More
Flag Etiquette
Apart from the ensign, flags commonly worn by a cruising yacht comprise a burgee and a house flag (Private Signal), and when entering a new... Read More
Preparing your boat for Ocean Cruising
Meteorologist, navigator and ARC safety inspector Chris Tibbs and his wife, Helen, are going round the world, starting with the ARC. He describes how he... Read More
Skippertips.com
Not just navigation articles here, but also engine repair/maintenance, weather, boat handling etc. Some free resources, but very reasonable sign-up fee.
http://www.skippertips.com... Read More
Spring Fitting-Out Checklist for your Boat
A useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat... Read More
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,... Read More
Tools we Use
SY Rejoice has photographed their toolkit and outlined uses for every tool in the toolbox. A very useful summary of what you will need onboard... Read More
What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later
A report for BWS by Patrick and Rebecca Childress, who sailed away from Newport, Rhode Island nine years ago on what was supposed to be... Read More
Wintering: Dangers of Storing With The Mast Stepped
http://www.morganscloud.com/2014/11/01/the-dangers-of-storing-with-the-mast-stepped/... Read More
www.morganscloud.com
Information for cruisers on a variety of topics including high-latitude sailing in Greenland and working with aluminum boats.
http://www.morganscloud.com... Read More
Computers and Tablets
Useful ResourcesComputers 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.... Read More
How to navigate with Google Earth
Free article in Yachting World: Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this software.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/bluewater-sailing/navigation-briefing-navigate-google-earth-124096... Read More
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... Read More
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... 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
ReportsINSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
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.... Read More
How to navigate with Google Earth
Free article in Yachting World: Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this software.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/bluewater-sailing/navigation-briefing-navigate-google-earth-124096... Read More
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... Read More
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... 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
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
Electrics and Electronics
BusinessesHeraco Lights
Address: 8 Whatney, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
LED lights, fixtures, DIY parts, plug 'n light kits.... Read More
M Power Mfg
Address: 7520 Sand Street Bldg #17, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76118
High output alternators.... Read More
Marine Electronic Services Ltd.
Address: Bristol Head Office,
Specialist marine electronics supplier for Europe.... Read More
Solbian Energie Alternative SRL
Address: Viale Gandhi 21b, Avigliana, Italy, 10051
Solar panels... Read More
Sun Powered Yachts
Address: USA,
Authorized dealer of SunPower® flexible solar panels. Lightweight, durable & powerful the SunPower® E-Flex series includes the 50W, 110W & 170W panels. Free shipping in... Read More
Trans Marine Pro
An earth-conscious business that promotes and installs Renewable energy systems on sailboats, run by the Murrays from their 56ft custom Bruce Roberts. Offer a unique... Read More
Useful ResourcesAIS versus Radar
A great article by Ocean Navigator.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/Web-Exclusives-2016/AIS-versus-radar/
January 2016.... Read More
LED Stripe for the cockpit
Long term cruiser Hans-Joachim Englert developed this idea after spending countless hours in his cockpit without finding a suitable cockpit light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8l75_Q3zQ4&feature=youtu.be... Read More
Magnetic North Pole: Shifting Rapidly and Unpredictably
With the Earth’s north magnetic pole currently moving
[caption id="attachment_48587" align="alignright" width="200"] Magnetic North is Shifting[/caption]
at an unusually rapid 50 km (30 miles) a year, researchers... Read More
Marine Safety Electronics
Great advice from Ocean Navigator on how to wade through all the options.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/November-December-2015/Marine-safety-electronics/
November 2015.... Read More
Space weather may reduce GPS accuracy
[caption id="attachment_50120" align="alignright" width="200"] Solar Flare: © NOAA[/caption]
Navigation experts are warning about the possibility of decreased GPS accuracy and possible outages over the next months... Read More
Using Tablet Computers & GPS – Accuracy & Opinions
A good starting point for field users of tablet computers that are looking to improve the GPS data they are collecting – or at least... Read More
ReportsSouth Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
Heraco Lights
Address: 8 Whatney, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
LED lights, fixtures, DIY parts, plug 'n light kits.... Read More
M Power Mfg
Address: 7520 Sand Street Bldg #17, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76118
High output alternators.... Read More
Marine Electronic Services Ltd.
Address: Bristol Head Office,
Specialist marine electronics supplier for Europe.... Read More
Solbian Energie Alternative SRL
Address: Viale Gandhi 21b, Avigliana, Italy, 10051
Solar panels... Read More
Sun Powered Yachts
Address: USA,
Authorized dealer of SunPower® flexible solar panels. Lightweight, durable & powerful the SunPower® E-Flex series includes the 50W, 110W & 170W panels. Free shipping in... Read More
Trans Marine Pro
An earth-conscious business that promotes and installs Renewable energy systems on sailboats, run by the Murrays from their 56ft custom Bruce Roberts. Offer a unique... Read More
AIS versus Radar
A great article by Ocean Navigator.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/Web-Exclusives-2016/AIS-versus-radar/
January 2016.... Read More
LED Stripe for the cockpit
Long term cruiser Hans-Joachim Englert developed this idea after spending countless hours in his cockpit without finding a suitable cockpit light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8l75_Q3zQ4&feature=youtu.be... Read More
Magnetic North Pole: Shifting Rapidly and Unpredictably
With the Earth’s north magnetic pole currently moving
[caption id="attachment_48587" align="alignright" width="200"] Magnetic North is Shifting[/caption]
at an unusually rapid 50 km (30 miles) a year, researchers... Read More
Marine Safety Electronics
Great advice from Ocean Navigator on how to wade through all the options.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/November-December-2015/Marine-safety-electronics/
November 2015.... Read More
Space weather may reduce GPS accuracy
[caption id="attachment_50120" align="alignright" width="200"] Solar Flare: © NOAA[/caption]
Navigation experts are warning about the possibility of decreased GPS accuracy and possible outages over the next months... Read More
Using Tablet Computers & GPS – Accuracy & Opinions
A good starting point for field users of tablet computers that are looking to improve the GPS data they are collecting – or at least... Read More
ReportsSouth Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
South Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
Engines
BusinessesBaja Filters
Address: 337 W. 35th Street Suite G, National City, California, USA, 91950
Small company but excellent service.... Read More
Evinrude Parts
Address: USA,
Product Related Questions Parts Catalog +1-847-689-7090 Accessories +1-847-689-7090 Literature +1-847-689-7090... Read More
Useful ResourcesFischer Panda Generators Inc.
Fischer Panda Generators Inc.
https://fischerpanda.com/... Read More
Marine Diesel Basics
Adventurer and long-term liveaboard Dennison Berwick has put together this very useful basic guide on how best to maintain your diesel engine. With easy to... Read More
ReportsSouth Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
Baja Filters
Address: 337 W. 35th Street Suite G, National City, California, USA, 91950
Small company but excellent service.... Read More
Evinrude Parts
Address: USA,
Product Related Questions Parts Catalog +1-847-689-7090 Accessories +1-847-689-7090 Literature +1-847-689-7090... Read More
Fischer Panda Generators Inc.
Fischer Panda Generators Inc.
https://fischerpanda.com/... Read More
Marine Diesel Basics
Adventurer and long-term liveaboard Dennison Berwick has put together this very useful basic guide on how best to maintain your diesel engine. With easy to... Read More
ReportsSouth Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
South Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
Marine Supplies
BusinessesAction Yachting Chandlery
Address: c/o Royal Cape Yacht Club, Duncan Road, Capetown Harbour, PO Box 370, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town (Table Bay), South Africa, 7420
Marine Supplies, laundry service, gas bottle refilling service, yacht repairs, sourcing agents for yacht spares.... Read More
Artisans Custom Mattress Inc.
Address: 2200 S. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI, USA, 48602
Tempur-Pedic® beds in every imaginable shape with limited warranty. Authorized by the Tempur-Pedic company to customize since 1999. International shipping available. For free estimate call... Read More
GP Marine Management
Geoff Pratt
Obtain and Ship parts and equipment to Caribbean.... Read More
GR Pro-clean
Deep Clean Protection for fibreglass boats.... Read More
Mactra Marine
Address: Unit 20, Worle Industrial Centre, Weston-Super-Mare, Worle, Somerset, BS22 6BX
Supply and install specialist modems required for receiving emails via Sailmail.... Read More
PolyBat (Lumber, etc)
Address: PolyBat Vehia Mozelle, Tīpaeru'i, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia,
Source of wood, sheets of plywood and construction material. Similar to a Home Depot for construction.... Read More
Rok Max Sports Fishing
Address: Venture West, Greenham Business Park, Thatcham, UK, RG19 6HX
Supply fishing tackle, frequently for ocean-going pleasure boats.... Read More
Sailorman – Fort Lauderdale
Address: 350 East State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, FL 33316
New and Used... Read More
WaayCool Handlines
Address: 107 Harborview, Madison, AL, USA, 35758
Handlines designed for the rigors of offshore bluewater fishing. Can be shipped worldwide.... Read More
Useful ResourcesFishing: Go Saltwater Fishing
A valuable source of saltwater fishing tips, tackle, and techniques for offshore sailors both on passage and at anchor.
https://www.go-saltwater-fishing.com/... Read More
Gill
Sailing clothing company.
https://www.gillmarine.com/gb/... Read More
Mailspeed Marine
One-stop shop for all boating needs.
https://www.mailspeedmarine.com/... Read More
Online source for links to sailing equipment vendors
Online source for links to sailing equipment vendors
http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-04.html... Read More
Rutgerson
Deck Hardware.
https://www.rutgerson.se/... Read More
ReportsSouth Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
Action Yachting Chandlery
Address: c/o Royal Cape Yacht Club, Duncan Road, Capetown Harbour, PO Box 370, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town (Table Bay), South Africa, 7420
Marine Supplies, laundry service, gas bottle refilling service, yacht repairs, sourcing agents for yacht spares.... Read More
Artisans Custom Mattress Inc.
Address: 2200 S. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI, USA, 48602
Tempur-Pedic® beds in every imaginable shape with limited warranty. Authorized by the Tempur-Pedic company to customize since 1999. International shipping available. For free estimate call... Read More
GP Marine Management
Geoff Pratt
Obtain and Ship parts and equipment to Caribbean.... Read More
GR Pro-clean
Deep Clean Protection for fibreglass boats.... Read More
Mactra Marine
Address: Unit 20, Worle Industrial Centre, Weston-Super-Mare, Worle, Somerset, BS22 6BX
Supply and install specialist modems required for receiving emails via Sailmail.... Read More
PolyBat (Lumber, etc)
Address: PolyBat Vehia Mozelle, Tīpaeru'i, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia,
Source of wood, sheets of plywood and construction material. Similar to a Home Depot for construction.... Read More
Rok Max Sports Fishing
Address: Venture West, Greenham Business Park, Thatcham, UK, RG19 6HX
Supply fishing tackle, frequently for ocean-going pleasure boats.... Read More
Sailorman – Fort Lauderdale
Address: 350 East State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, FL 33316
New and Used... Read More
WaayCool Handlines
Address: 107 Harborview, Madison, AL, USA, 35758
Handlines designed for the rigors of offshore bluewater fishing. Can be shipped worldwide.... Read More
Fishing: Go Saltwater Fishing
A valuable source of saltwater fishing tips, tackle, and techniques for offshore sailors both on passage and at anchor.
https://www.go-saltwater-fishing.com/... Read More
Gill
Sailing clothing company.
https://www.gillmarine.com/gb/... Read More
Mailspeed Marine
One-stop shop for all boating needs.
https://www.mailspeedmarine.com/... Read More
Online source for links to sailing equipment vendors
Online source for links to sailing equipment vendors
http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-04.html... Read More
Rutgerson
Deck Hardware.
https://www.rutgerson.se/... Read More
ReportsSouth Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
South Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read More
Sails & Rigging
BusinessesDolphin Sails
Address: 400 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4DN
Sailmaker/repairs... Read More
Sailclamps – Emergency rollerfurl repair
Address: 107 Crown Lane, Bellingham, WA, USA,
An invaluable and inexpensive emergency repair method when roller furling fails. It can also be used to convert a roller furl sail to hanked on.... Read More
Winchmate
Address: P.O. Box 3885, San Rafael, California, USA, 94912
Self-tailing conversions for Barient and Barlow winches.... Read More
Useful ResourcesParasailor
The revolutionary sail with the distinctive wing, highly efficient for both running and reaching, and light on the autopilot. Specially designed for the short-handed crew,... Read More
Dolphin Sails
Address: 400 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4DN
Sailmaker/repairs... Read More
Sailclamps – Emergency rollerfurl repair
Address: 107 Crown Lane, Bellingham, WA, USA,
An invaluable and inexpensive emergency repair method when roller furling fails. It can also be used to convert a roller furl sail to hanked on.... Read More
Winchmate
Address: P.O. Box 3885, San Rafael, California, USA, 94912
Self-tailing conversions for Barient and Barlow winches.... Read More
Parasailor
The revolutionary sail with the distinctive wing, highly efficient for both running and reaching, and light on the autopilot. Specially designed for the short-handed crew,... Read More
Watermakers
Useful ResourcesGetting, Storing and Using Water While Cruising
A helpful article by Cruising Compass on how to get, store and use water. It covers watermaker options, water catchment, tanks & pumps.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/getting-storing-and-using-water-while-cruising/
April 2017.... Read More
Getting, Storing and Using Water While Cruising
A helpful article by Cruising Compass on how to get, store and use water. It covers watermaker options, water catchment, tanks & pumps.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/getting-storing-and-using-water-while-cruising/
April 2017.... Read More
Wind Generators
BusinessesBright Green Energy Ltd
Address: 26 Woodmere Way, Beckenham, Kent, UK, BR3 6SL
Specialist renewable energy (solar and wind-powered products).... Read More
Marlec
Address: Rutland House, Rutland House, Corby Northants, United Kingdom, NN17 5XY
Marlec's range of Rutland Wind turbines are renowned for the silent but powerful operation onboard yachts. The latest Rutland 1200 has many modern and highly... Read More
Useful ResourcesChoosing a Wind Generator
Increasing energy produced from wind and sun are part of ongoing power projects on SV Totem. Read about how they found their wind generator of... Read More
Bright Green Energy Ltd
Address: 26 Woodmere Way, Beckenham, Kent, UK, BR3 6SL
Specialist renewable energy (solar and wind-powered products).... Read More
Marlec
Address: Rutland House, Rutland House, Corby Northants, United Kingdom, NN17 5XY
Marlec's range of Rutland Wind turbines are renowned for the silent but powerful operation onboard yachts. The latest Rutland 1200 has many modern and highly... Read More
Choosing a Wind Generator
Increasing energy produced from wind and sun are part of ongoing power projects on SV Totem. Read about how they found their wind generator of... Read More
Businesses
Action Yachting Chandlery
Address: c/o Royal Cape Yacht Club, Duncan Road, Capetown Harbour, PO Box 370, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town (Table Bay), South Africa, 7420
Marine Supplies, laundry service, gas bottle refilling service, yacht repairs, sourcing agents for yacht spares.... Read More
Artisans Custom Mattress Inc.
Address: 2200 S. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI, USA, 48602
Tempur-Pedic® beds in every imaginable shape with limited warranty. Authorized by the Tempur-Pedic company to customize since 1999. International shipping available. For free estimate call... Read More
Baja Filters
Address: 337 W. 35th Street Suite G, National City, California, USA, 91950
Small company but excellent service.... Read More
Bright Green Energy Ltd
Address: 26 Woodmere Way, Beckenham, Kent, UK, BR3 6SL
Specialist renewable energy (solar and wind-powered products).... Read More
Dolphin Sails
Address: 400 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4DN
Sailmaker/repairs... Read More
Doyle Sails Northland
Address: Opua Marina, 753a Puketona Road, Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 0200
Peter Boyd, owner, is a highly experienced sailmaker and services a wide range of local and offshore cruising yachts and launches. He is also a... Read More
Evinrude Parts
Address: USA,
Product Related Questions Parts Catalog +1-847-689-7090 Accessories +1-847-689-7090 Literature +1-847-689-7090... Read More
GP Marine Management
Geoff Pratt
Obtain and Ship parts and equipment to Caribbean.... Read More
GR Pro-clean
Deep Clean Protection for fibreglass boats.... Read More
Heraco Lights
Address: 8 Whatney, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
LED lights, fixtures, DIY parts, plug 'n light kits.... Read More
M Power Mfg
Address: 7520 Sand Street Bldg #17, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76118
High output alternators.... Read More
Mactra Marine
Address: Unit 20, Worle Industrial Centre, Weston-Super-Mare, Worle, Somerset, BS22 6BX
Supply and install specialist modems required for receiving emails via Sailmail.... Read More
Marine Electronic Services Ltd.
Address: Bristol Head Office,
Specialist marine electronics supplier for Europe.... Read More
Marlec
Address: Rutland House, Rutland House, Corby Northants, United Kingdom, NN17 5XY
Marlec's range of Rutland Wind turbines are renowned for the silent but powerful operation onboard yachts. The latest Rutland 1200 has many modern and highly... Read More
PolyBat (Lumber, etc)
Address: PolyBat Vehia Mozelle, Tīpaeru'i, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia,
Source of wood, sheets of plywood and construction material. Similar to a Home Depot for construction.... Read More
Rok Max Sports Fishing
Address: Venture West, Greenham Business Park, Thatcham, UK, RG19 6HX
Supply fishing tackle, frequently for ocean-going pleasure boats.... Read More
Sailclamps – Emergency rollerfurl repair
Address: 107 Crown Lane, Bellingham, WA, USA,
An invaluable and inexpensive emergency repair method when roller furling fails. It can also be used to convert a roller furl sail to hanked on.... Read More
Sailorman – Fort Lauderdale
Address: 350 East State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, FL 33316
New and Used... Read More
Solbian Energie Alternative SRL
Address: Viale Gandhi 21b, Avigliana, Italy, 10051
Solar panels... Read More
Sun Powered Yachts
Address: USA,
Authorized dealer of SunPower® flexible solar panels. Lightweight, durable & powerful the SunPower® E-Flex series includes the 50W, 110W & 170W panels. Free shipping in... Read More
Trans Marine Pro
An earth-conscious business that promotes and installs Renewable energy systems on sailboats, run by the Murrays from their 56ft custom Bruce Roberts. Offer a unique... Read More
WaayCool Handlines
Address: 107 Harborview, Madison, AL, USA, 35758
Handlines designed for the rigors of offshore bluewater fishing. Can be shipped worldwide.... Read More
Winchmate
Address: P.O. Box 3885, San Rafael, California, USA, 94912
Self-tailing conversions for Barient and Barlow winches.... Read More
Useful Resources
Aero-hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts
The science behind sailing yachts and their design
Drawing on state-of-the-art performance testing techniques in wind tunnels and towing tanks, this ground-breaking book provides invaluable new... Read More
AIS versus Radar
A great article by Ocean Navigator.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/Web-Exclusives-2016/AIS-versus-radar/
January 2016.... Read More
Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Nigel Calder
Adlard Coles Nautical
3rd edition 2005
UK recommended price £45
ISBN 0 7136 7226 9
Nigel Calder has attempted to deal in one single... Read More
Buying in Europe and selling in Australia
Interesting discussion on Cruisers Forum on the "in's" and "out's" of a one-way adventure.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f128/buying-in-europe-and-selling-in-australia-166427.html
Posted May 2016.... Read More
Choosing a Wind Generator
Increasing energy produced from wind and sun are part of ongoing power projects on SV Totem. Read about how they found their wind generator of... Read More
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.... Read More
Considerations for marine lightning protection – survey results
This survey, undertaken by Marie Dufour of MY Domino
[caption id="attachment_47732" align="alignright" width="200"] Panama © Marie Dufour[/caption]
and published July 2013, gathered information about lightning strikes from... Read More
Cooking with a solar oven aboard
SV Totem has one of these and has written a great article about the advantages of using one of these pieces of equipment on board.
https://www.sailingtotem.com/2014/05/cooking-with-solar-oven-aboard.html?... Read More
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific... Read More
Cruising Equipment – What’s your most valuable list?
Cruising Equipment - What's your most valuable list?
https://www.noonsite.com/report/cruising-equipment-whats-your-most-valuable-list/... Read More
Dinghy Bottom Cleaning
A simple trick, but one you perhaps haven't considered before.
https://theboatgalley.com/dinghy-bottom-cleaning-made-simple/... Read More
Fischer Panda Generators Inc.
Fischer Panda Generators Inc.
https://fischerpanda.com/... Read More
Fishing: Go Saltwater Fishing
A valuable source of saltwater fishing tips, tackle, and techniques for offshore sailors both on passage and at anchor.
https://www.go-saltwater-fishing.com/... Read More
Flag Etiquette
Apart from the ensign, flags commonly worn by a cruising yacht comprise a burgee and a house flag (Private Signal), and when entering a new... Read More
Foot Powered Laundry Machine – YiRego
Drumi: All you need is water, detergent and foot power. 5-10 minutes per load. Approx. 100 Euros. Lightweight and compact.... Read More
Getting, Storing and Using Water While Cruising
A helpful article by Cruising Compass on how to get, store and use water. It covers watermaker options, water catchment, tanks & pumps.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/getting-storing-and-using-water-while-cruising/
April 2017.... Read More
Gill
Sailing clothing company.
https://www.gillmarine.com/gb/... Read More
How NOT to buy a cruising boat
This book by experienced cruising couple Deb and TJ Akey will help you navigate the search and purchase of your cruising yacht with your sanity... Read More
How to buy a used yacht
Great guidelines by ybw.com
https://www.ybw.com/boat-ownership/buy-used-yacht-8305... Read More
How to navigate with Google Earth
Free article in Yachting World: Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this software.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/bluewater-sailing/navigation-briefing-navigate-google-earth-124096... Read More
Hydrovane
Hydrovane
https://hydrovane.com... Read More
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... Read More
LED Stripe for the cockpit
Long term cruiser Hans-Joachim Englert developed this idea after spending countless hours in his cockpit without finding a suitable cockpit light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8l75_Q3zQ4&feature=youtu.be... Read More
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... Read More
Magnetic North Pole: Shifting Rapidly and Unpredictably
With the Earth’s north magnetic pole currently moving
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at an unusually rapid 50 km (30 miles) a year, researchers... Read More
Mailspeed Marine
One-stop shop for all boating needs.
https://www.mailspeedmarine.com/... Read More
Marine Diesel Basics
Adventurer and long-term liveaboard Dennison Berwick has put together this very useful basic guide on how best to maintain your diesel engine. With easy to... Read More
Marine Safety Electronics
Great advice from Ocean Navigator on how to wade through all the options.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/November-December-2015/Marine-safety-electronics/
November 2015.... Read More
Multihull Cruising Web Site
Dedicated to multihull cruising this non-commercial site offers forums on every make of catamaran, a multihull links library, free classified adverts, product reviews and more.
http://www.multihulls4us.com... Read More
Multihulls – ever more popular for cruising
Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend for owners to choose a multihull for bluewater cruising. Yachting World investigate what is... Read More
MyBoatsGear.Com
Reviews of the best boat gear.
http://myboatsgear.com/... Read More
Online source for links to sailing equipment vendors
Online source for links to sailing equipment vendors
http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-04.html... Read More
Outfitting a boat to sail around the world
What we bought, what we learned and what we'd do differently. A great blog post by Tasha and Ryan from their Fountain Pajot "Cheeky Monkey"... Read More
Parasailor
The revolutionary sail with the distinctive wing, highly efficient for both running and reaching, and light on the autopilot. Specially designed for the short-handed crew,... Read More
Preparing your boat for Ocean Cruising
Meteorologist, navigator and ARC safety inspector Chris Tibbs and his wife, Helen, are going round the world, starting with the ARC. He describes how he... Read More
Rutgerson
Deck Hardware.
https://www.rutgerson.se/... Read More
Selling a Foreign Flagged Boat in the USA
John Boyle gives a detailed report on how they went about selling their UK registered yacht in the USA.
https://www.noonsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Selling-a-Foreign-Flagged-Boat-in-the-USA.pdf
Posted November 2017.... Read More
Selling your Sailboat
Whilst this article by Practical Sailor is aimed at how to prepare and present your cruising boat for sale, it's actually quite a good summary... Read More
Skippertips.com
Not just navigation articles here, but also engine repair/maintenance, weather, boat handling etc. Some free resources, but very reasonable sign-up fee.
http://www.skippertips.com... Read More
Space weather may reduce GPS accuracy
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Navigation experts are warning about the possibility of decreased GPS accuracy and possible outages over the next months... Read More
Spring Fitting Out Checklist for Your Boat
Useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat/
Published April 2018.... Read More
Spring Fitting-Out Checklist for your Boat
A useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat... Read More
Steering without a Rudder
This useful guide tests a number of methods and a variety of equipment that any well-prepared cruising yacht would have onboard for an offshore passage.
https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/04/14/guide-steering-without-rudder-methods-equipment-tested/
Published... Read More
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,... Read More
Tools we Use
SY Rejoice has photographed their toolkit and outlined uses for every tool in the toolbox. A very useful summary of what you will need onboard... 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 Tablet Computers & GPS – Accuracy & Opinions
A good starting point for field users of tablet computers that are looking to improve the GPS data they are collecting – or at least... Read More
What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later
A report for BWS by Patrick and Rebecca Childress, who sailed away from Newport, Rhode Island nine years ago on what was supposed to be... Read More
Why Cruise a Catamaran?
A report by Cruising World Magazine:
Experienced monohull cruisers made the jump to a 46-foot cruising catamaran, and they are never going back. Here they answer... Read MoreWindpilot Self-steering
Windpilot Self-steering
https://www.windpilot.com/... Read More
Wintering: Dangers of Storing With The Mast Stepped
http://www.morganscloud.com/2014/11/01/the-dangers-of-storing-with-the-mast-stepped/... Read More
www.morganscloud.com
Information for cruisers on a variety of topics including high-latitude sailing in Greenland and working with aluminum boats.
http://www.morganscloud.com... Read More
Reports
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
INSIGHTS: Living Off Grid
Date Published - April 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner purchased their sailboat "Pino" in 2016 with plans to rely on the grid as little as possible. During the following 4... Read More
INSIGHTS: Arctic Vlog – Diesel Heaters Compared
Date Published - March 27, 2020
Finnish sailor Juho Karhu has lived aboard his boat s/y Sylvia above the Arctic Circle for a couple of years and has sailed through two... Read More
France – Old Engines will be Refused Service
Date Published - January 19, 2019
The law in France is such that any mechanic working on a marine engine will be held responsible for any incident that may subsequently arise... Read More
Compliments to CMP for replacement of bent Rocna anchor
Date Published - July 31, 2017
I would like to share a good experience with CMP, manufacturer of Rocna anchors. In 2009 we purchased a Rocna 33 kg for our Allures... Read More
South Africa, Port Owen: Highly Recommended for Extended Stay
Date Published - April 24, 2016
A very affordable, safe place to leave a boat and an economical place to have work carried out.
... Read MoreOrdering spares whilst cruising the Eastern Mediterranean
Date Published - January 19, 2015
We are currently outside the USA boating around the eastern Med (Turkey currently).
In the winter, we order and receive our spares parts.
Some go to a... Read More
GPS: Tips on Replacing memory battery in Raymarine Raystar 120
Date Published - October 23, 2014
We were having trouble with our Raystar 120 GPS getting sats and holding them. I found that the memory lithium button battery was flat -... Read More
eZone: Clearance and delivery of online purchases into the Caribbean, Latin and Central America
Date Published - March 26, 2014
I’ve just had a GOOD experience with eZone and I thought I’d write to tell you about it.
My wife and I have been in the... Read More
Electrics: Tips from an unplanned re-wiring
Date Published - November 20, 2013
SV Totem have a useful blog post
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with tips and tricks to help make it easier and safer to manage... Read More
Caribbean Boatyard Safety: Good Grounding Saves Lives
Date Published - November 13, 2013
If you have a boat with a European type 220 volt AC system, this report by the Caribbean Security & Safety Net could just help... Read More
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific
Date Published - October 13, 2013
Tips and advice have taken from the Yahoo group "Pacific Puddle Jump"... Read More
Buying the ideal boat for you
Date Published - October 09, 2013
Whether you are buying new, second-hand, for blue water cruising or northern latitudes, the following reports offer some great advice and tips.... Read More
North Sails: How their new sailcloth Radian can work for cruisers
Date Published - September 01, 2013
Starting with a now patent-protected concept, a clean slate, and a healthy dose of patience during over three years of trials, North Cloth has combined... Read More
Considerations for marine lightning protection – survey results
Date Published - July 11, 2013
This survey, undertaken by Marie Dufour of MY Domino and published July 2013, gathered information about lightning strikes from a number of cruisers on the... Read More
How to Extend Zinc-Anode Life
Date Published - January 25, 2013
Our thanks to Finike Yachting Agency for forwarding this report to noonsite.... Read More
Testimonial for Quality Marine gear and Great Customer After-sales service
Date Published - July 30, 2012
Just a short note to recommend Matt Moreno at M Power Mfg, a high output alternator manufacturer in Texas. First of all, we used our... Read More
Great Customer Service Bosch, Istanbul
Date Published - February 18, 2012
In April last year, we bought 3 Bosch batteries from Anfora Yacht Equipment in Marmaris, being assured that they were deep cycle. We thought that... Read More
Re-Filling LPG Cylinders Worldwide
Date Published - April 20, 2011
In Europe, US, Canada and Australia (and in many other countries around the world) it is illegal to re-fill cylinders which are over 10 years... Read More
Reply to Poor Service from Quantum Sails
Date Published - January 10, 2011
Posted 2008-10-15
Some time back I purchased a Main Sail from Quantum Sails, Cape Town. Unfortunately, its life expectancy was very poor for the material used... Read More
Iridium Airtime – How it Works
Date Published - April 23, 2010
On 03/19/2009 I purchased a SIM card Iridium for 500 minutes/1 year at the Satphonestore.com of Miami and on 06/16/2009 I activated the card.
After the... Read More
Are Propane and Butane interchangeable with most boat systems?
Date Published - January 19, 2010
Question posted 2009-01-17
Hello,
We are a US boat sailing in the South Pacific and have a propane-based cooking system. I need to know if we can... Read More
Aquapro Inflatable Boats – Warrantee Claims
Date Published - September 19, 2009
Subject: AquaPro inflatable tenders
Posted 2009-08-08
Message:
Kevin Comer posted a message in 2007 (see below) concerning the poor quality build of AquaPro tenders and the refusal of... Read More
European Regulations Regarding Insurance Cover and AIS Equipment
Date Published - September 13, 2009
The 11th March 2009 package approved by the European Parliament for maritime safety may have two ramifications for leisure sailors who visit European ports. The... Read More
Propane verses Diesel cookers
Date Published - July 06, 2009
We recently purchased a sturdy 1972 Whitby 42 and found on board a pretty ancient diesel cooker. Horror of horrors! Instant thought, "That's got to... Read More
Which Self Steering System?
Date Published - September 06, 2008
I am preparing my boat to go from Britanny (France) to French Polynesia. I want to buy self-steering because I have no Genset and I... Read More
Report: Dismasted Mid-Atlantic
Date Published - June 09, 2008
A PDF of the report Dismasted Mid Atlantic, can be accessed via the World Cruising Club website.... Read More
Managing Emergencies – Rudder Failure
Date Published - June 09, 2008
A PDF of the WCC Article on Rudder Failure can be accessed via the World Cruising Club website. Written by Chris Tibbs.... Read More
Lessons from a Circumnavigation Part V: Equipment
Date Published - August 18, 2002
NOTES ON HORNBLOWER's EQUIPMENT
by Michael Frankel
If there is less to go wrong, less will.
Like any sport or recreational activity, sailing has its share of specialized... Read More
News
Multihull Owners: Recall issued for Goiot escape hatches
Date Published - March 05, 2020
If you are sailing a Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Catana-Bali, or Nautitech multihull contact your dealer or manufacturer immediately to find out if this escape hatch... 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
UK: Working Group Formed to Review Entanglements with Fishing Gear
Date Published - January 29, 2019
Getting caught on buoys marking nets or pots, has been a perennial problem for yachtsmen. As a result a consortium of UK Maritime agencies have... Read More
UK: Finding a solution for the disposal of old and abandoned boats
Date Published - January 28, 2019
End of lifeboats abandoned on swinging moorings and in waterways are a growing problem in the UK.... 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
Recycling Plastic Bottles into Docklines
Date Published - November 21, 2018
Marlow ropes, using their technical and engineering expertise have created an environmentally conscious innovation; a rope that is made using 100% recycled waste plastic bottles.
... Read MoreNavionics data breach exposes hundreds of thousands of boaters
Date Published - October 10, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of boaters who use Navionics electronic navigational charts had personal data – including names and email addressed – exposed to any would-be... Read More
UK: Oyster Yachts Sold
Date Published - March 22, 2018
Richard Hadida, a British entrepreneur and founder of global software business Evolution Gaming Group and a lifelong sailor, has been confirmed as the new owner... Read More
MAYDAY! On passage from Mo’orea to Huahine catamaran “Tanda Malaika” violently hits an unmarked reef
Date Published - July 25, 2017
When they asked us what happened and we told them that our chart did not show a reef, they asked us if we had been... Read More
USA: EPA enforcing compliance on yachts imported into the USA
Date Published - June 22, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is stepping up enforcement on all yachts imported into the United States. Foreign-built yachts imported for ownership by a US... 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
Europe’s version of GPS reaches operational milestone
Date Published - December 16, 2016
On December 15, the European Space Agency (ESA) officially announced that the Galileo satellite navigation system, the European version of the U.S.'s GPS, is now... Read More
UK & Med: Imray Digital Charts now available on Raymarine chartplotters
Date Published - July 05, 2016
Designed and published in England for nearly 200 years, Imray charts feature popular, carefully edited and award-winning cartography. Having worked with Johnson Outdoors Canada Inc.... 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
LED Bulbs not be used in navigation lights
Date Published - September 10, 2015
Colored light fittings designed to use filament bulbs are not suitable for LEDs, claim the Cruising Association’s Regulation and Technical Services team (RATS), and therefore... Read More
Oyster Yacht sank and five crew rescued after ‘incident that compromised hull integrity’
Date Published - August 14, 2015
Oyster Marine issues an official statement on the loss of a 90ft Oyster which sank with five crew on board off the Spanish coast in... Read More
Indian Ocean: Volvo Ocean Race – how could a yacht bristling with technology hit a known reef?
Date Published - December 03, 2014
The wrecking of the Volvo Ocean Race crew Team Vestas Wind on a remote Mauritian reef is a reminder of the chief danger of modern... Read More
West Marine Recalls Folding Bikes
Date Published - March 14, 2014
West Marine recently issued a recall on two models of folding bicycles sold in their stores; the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2,... Read More
NOAA Releases Interactive Chart Catalogue
Date Published - February 17, 2014
As reported by Cruising Compass.... Read More
NOAA announces end of traditional paper nautical charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
NOAA-certified Print-on-Demand partners will continue to sell up-to-date paper nautical charts... Read More
AIS concern – serious vulnerability to hacking
Date Published - October 22, 2013
That AIS system you have such faith in may not be so secure after all. Hundreds of thousands of vessels, including many sailing boats worldwide,... Read More
USA: NOAA Announces End of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
Is this the new way to go? Are paper charts becoming obsolete? Will the publishers of charts from other countries take the same route.... Read More
Yamaha Outboard Safety Recall
Date Published - August 08, 2013
Safety alert from Yamaha Motor Corp. which applies to certain newer outboard motors 4hp to 70 hp manufactured after April 2011.... Read More
Space weather may reduce GPS accuracy
Date Published - June 19, 2013
A dramatic example of the effects of space weather occurred in March 1989 when a solar storm knocked out power in Quebec, leaving 6 million... Read More
The Crash Test Boat
Date Published - January 10, 2013
How Yachting Monthly magazine took a 40ft boat through 8 disaster scenarios.... Read More
Crewsaver 290N Lifejackets recalled
Date Published - November 29, 2012
Survitec has issued a recall for its Crewsaver Crewfit 290N Advanced Lifejackets manufactured from 1st June 2011 to 31st October 2012.
The company says these lifejackets... Read More
