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Cast Off With Confidence with Ivan Signorelli from Ocean Boardroom

In the next audio podcast episode, Cast Off With Confidence, I chat with Ivan Signorelli from Ocean Boardroom. Ivan has vast boating experience which includes over 30,000 miles logged, RYA instructor qualifications, Sea Survival, Fire Fighting, Radio, Diesel, as well as a few Sydney to Hobart races. Find out more here, Ivan reveals some sage […]

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Sailing: Isle de Cocos, Costa Rica

Living onboard / Sailing podcasts are a relatively new production for us. We are experimenting with how we showcase them. Here’s our latest: Sailing: Isle de Cocos, Costa Rica. This one has subtitles and pictures. We’d love to know what you think:  Sailing: Isle de Cocos, Costa Rica. Here’s what else we are up to

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Elements of a Planned Maintenance Program

Last week we looked at: Planned Maintenance, now let’s look at Elements of a Planned Maintenance Program There are simple steps to follow to create a basic maintenance system for your vessel: Step 1  Determine what items need to be maintained: engine, plumbing, electrics, bilges, batteries. You can break these down further and create a spreadsheet

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Facing Fear Head On

Fear is an emotion experienced by everyone around the world, but how do you face fear head on? Fear arises with the threat of harm; whether either physical, emotional, or psychological, real or imagined. Some view it as a negative emotion, but I think it can be a healthy feeling if you can harness it

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Useful Passage Planning Links

Passage Planning is a vital part of the cruising adventure. We’ve included some useful Passage Planning links, to start you off. It doesn’t need to be arduous, but you do need to study charts, have backup plans, and brief everyone on board. Emergency When an emergency hits, you won’t have time to read through details,

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Forecasting Marine Weather: Barometers

As mariners, we have to be weather forecasters as well. A recent article on The Very First Weather Forecast inspired me to share a little about Forecasting Marine Weather: Barometers. Except: “Robert FitzRoy published his first weather report in 1861. It was largely accurate.” And he didn’t have all the gizmos and doohdads we have today!

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