GPS Tips & Tricks for Sailors

Handheld GPS devices have been around for over 30 years now. If you have one but don’t use it for sailing or if you’d like to try using a GPS but don’t want to buy a more expensive, dedicated, marine GPS, then this is the article for you. I’ll share some of the tips and tricks that I use with my 20-year-old Garmin eTrex H to help me sail better. And I’ll show you free software that you can use to visualize your GPS data.

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How To Choose The Right Solar Panel

If your sailboat’s battery runs out of a charge before you run out of the need for it, installing a solar panel might be a good option for you. It might be the only option for you to recharge the battery if you normally moor without access to shore power so that you can use a conventional charger. Solar technology has progressed a lot in recent years and you have more options than ever.

This is a guest post submitted by the folks at PowerScout,  a company that strives to bring the best solar technology within easy reach of the average homeowner. Their mission is to help people go solar, however they do it—in their homes, in their cars, or even in their sailboats. They don’t have a dog in the fight for your solar purchase so their advise can help you make a more informed decision, whatever products you choose. Continue reading “How To Choose The Right Solar Panel”