Articles Index
Uses of a Voltmeter on a Boat
A voltmeter has many uses on a boat. Learn more about the importance of this simple device here.
How to Install a Voltmeter on Your Boat
It's easy and inexpensive to install a voltmeter on your boat. Read the review here and learn how to do it yourself.
Review of Lite Cylinder Fiberglass Propane Tank
Fiberglass propane tanks from Lite Cylinder and Clear View have many advantages for marine uses. Read the full review here.
Best Sailing and Boating Apps
So many apps are now available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch as well as Android devices that it can be difficult to choose the ones you need. Here's a comparison to help you choose.
Review of ColRegs Rules of the Road App
The ColRegs Rules of the Road App from iGlimpse Ltd is an educational and reference tool for learning all the essential regulations for avoiding collisions among all kinds of boats in all circumstances. Read the full review to see if you need it.
Review of Navigation Lights and Shapes App
The Navigation Lights and Shapes App from iGlimpse Ltd is an educational and reference tool for identifying lights and day shapes for all boats and ships. Read the full review to see if you need it.
Sailing Fascination by Heinrich Hecht - Book Review
"Sailing Fascination" by Heinrich Hecht is a beautiful book of photographs of sailboats and sailors, a coffee table book that is deeply inspirational but also informative.
Nautical Antiques by Robert W.D. Ball - Book Review
Nautical Antiques by Robert W.D. Ball is a nice photo book of nautical instruments, scrimshaw, art, and other maritime antiques, perfect for any collector or historian.
Best Sailing Books
Lists and reviews of the best books about sailing, including both how-to manuals and sailing narratives and novels.
Review of Boater's Pocket Reference App
The Boater's Pocket Reference app for Apple devices has useful value for sailors and boaters. Read the full review here to see if you need it.
Review of SailingApp
SailingApp is an iOS app for all Apple devices, containing a range of information of interest to sailors as well as some tools. Read the full review here.
Sail Adjustments for Strong Winds
Learn what sail adjustments to make on a sailboat when the wind gets stronger to reduce heeling and weather helm and maintain control of the boat.
Review of SEAiq Marine Navigation and Plotting App
SEAiq is a marine navigation and plotting app that turns your iPad or iPhone into a GPS chartplotter. Read the full review here.
Review of FreedomPop 3G/4G Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot for Boaters
The FreedomPop 3G 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot is an perfect solution for budget-conscious boaters who need connectivity while on their boats near shore.
U.S. Sailboat Shows 2010
Here are the 2010 dates, locations, and web links for major U.S. boat shows featuring sailboats.
How to Keep Your Boat Dry and Prevent Mildew
Using calcium chloride in bulk or DampRid moisture-absorbing products helps keep your boat dry and free of mold during winter storage and when unused during the season.
Review of OpenCPN Navigational Software
For boating navigation on a laptop, the free chartplotter software OpenCPN may be perfect for your needs. Read the review here.
Review of Polar Navy Chart Navigation Software
Polar Navy is a chart navigation software program for real-time GPS navigation on your boat. Read the review here to see if it's right for you.
Review of My Anchor Watch app for Android
My Anchor Watch app for Android is pretty good at signaling anchor dragging - read the full review here.
Review of DragQueen Anchor Alarm App for Android
The DragQueen Anchor Alarm app is a simple app that sets off an alarm if your boat moves too far from its original anchored position. Read the review here to compare to other anchoring apps.
Once Upon a Gypsy Moon by Michael Hurley - Book Review
Michael Hurley's memoir, Once Upon a Gypsy Moon, is part a sailing adventure and part inner voyage. Read the review here.
The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge by John Vigor - Book Review
John Vigor's book The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge is a fascinating compendium of all sorts of nautical knowledge of interest to sailors. Read the full review here.
How to Choose an Anchor for Your Boat
There are many factors to consider when choosing the best anchor for your boat. Read this comparison of different types of anchors for sailboats.
How to Retrieve an Anchor
Learn how to retrieve your boat's anchor without problems.
Anchor Trip Line
Whenever you anchor where the bottom is rocky or in harbors where old chain and other debris lie on the bottom, you run the risk of losing your anchor if it snags and won’t come up. Learn how to rig a trip line in those tricky situations to make it easy to get the anchor back up.