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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The thoughts come and go on a motorbike ride, that’s one of the big attractions for me. Yesterday’s ride had me pondering: Sailing, horses, and motorbikes, and how they intertwine. What’s the Link?: Sailing, Horses, and Motorbikes With over 20 years of sailing the world, we’ve met people from all walks of life. What continues
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A big part of owning a boat is the maintenance. Here we’ll have a quick look at the different types of Boat Maintenance: Preventative and Corrective. Planned Maintenance Effective planning: Ensure that the vessel, its mechanical systems, and its services are functioning correctly and are properly maintained. Includes engine maintenance, hauling out, battery checks., etc.
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For many reasons we had a sad farewell from Ecuador, heading for Las Perlas. On the way we suffered equipment failure and galeforce winds, which meant we turned our bows elsewhere and explored a new destination. Come with us and visit Las Perals with us onboard our sailboat and en route we’ll reveal Panama’s Secrets.
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Our manual: The Mariner’s Guide: Understanding WEATHER contains many Useful Marine Weather Links We’ve included the photos and links here to make access/viewing easier. Useful Marine Weather Links Marine Safety Five Vital Weather Checks This article on clouds is courtesy of Viki Moore: It includes the photos (on clouds) that are in the manual Wind
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As mariners, we all need to learn marine weather forecasting. Workshop & Manual: Learn Marine Weather Forecasting With nearly two decades at sea, we learned how to interpret, adjust, prepare on every boating level, including the weather! How do our manuals, our workshop help you. We are cruisers, who have studied synoptic charts and audio
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The SisterShip Training Team is visiting Melbourne to deliver courses and give a talk on our travels. POSTPONED – NEW DATES COMING SOON – SUBSCRIBE HERE – OR – FOLLOW HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES. Our agenda includes: Navigation Course Marine Radio (VHF/HF) A fun talk about our travels around the world on our boats Full
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The SisterShip team is coming to Melbourne! Planned for 2021 (Covid permitting!) – 2nd full week in August. **POSTPONED – NEW DATES COMING SOON – SUBSCRIBE HERE – OR – FOLLOW HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES** Training Extravaganza and evening talk, “Learnings on our Circumnavigation” About us T&C Disclaimer 1) ALL IN Training Package $710 Includes:
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Learn the Rules of the Road (on the water!) We learn to manoeuvre a car and the rules of the road on land, it’s the same for a boat. The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, often abbreviated to Col Regs, are the worldwide rules of the road on the water. The way I learned
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Here’s a fun adventure. Join us in Diverse San Francisco with (near) Calamities in California. We had just purchased our new (to us) boat. If you prefer to listen to this story, click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality Podcasts. It crept stealthily, silently blanketing everything in its path. It looked soft, but
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