Sailing is an excellent way to learn how to conserve energy. One of the most efficient ways to generate electricity on board is to install solar panels. But how do you choose the right power output for your sailboat’s solar panels? Navigating independently and managing one’s energy are habits we quickly adopt. These habits are …
Cooking aboard a small sailboat isn’t easy. But it’s still possible to plan ahead and eat something other than pasta or sandwiches. Let’s look at some tips for cooking on board your small sailboat. Sailing a small sailboat is a whole philosophy. It’s also an excellent way to learn how to manage your space and …
A well-organized and tidy sailboat is not only essential for life on board, but also a guarantee of safety. Organizing and tidying the saloon and cabins allows for a more peaceful cruising experience, even coastal cruising, and also makes it easier to find emergency equipment when needed. Here’s a short guide, based on my experience …
VHF radio is an essential communication tool on board a sailboat. Choosing between a fixed or portable VHF radio depends on your sailing plans. Whatever the boat, the program, and…the mobile phone we own, it is imperative to have a fixed or portable VHF radio See mandatory. This communication system is the preferred means of …
In the field of maritime navigation, the software offerings, whether for computers, mobile devices, or specific equipment, are considerable. How can one find their way through them? A few years ago, during a research master’s degree in my graduate studies, I chose to investigate computer tools related to design (the transition from idea to vector …
Whether sailing solo or with a small crew, during long voyages, how do you stay on course for hours on end? Can you let go of the helm and attend to other tasks? So many questions that people often ask themselves. If the existence autopilot While this is obvious to all solo sailors in maritime …
AIS is a navigational instrument that is increasingly common on our boats. What is an AIS system, and what is its purpose? Finally, should you equip your boat with one? Definition of the AIS system AIS stands for “Automatic Identification System“, Or automatic identification system In French. This navigation instrument, increasingly common on our boats, …
The forestay on a sailboat allows the headsail to be rigged. It can have several characteristics that give it different functions. What are the different types of forestay installations? On a sailboat, the forestay is part of the standing rigging. This cable holds the mast longitudinally from the front. At the same time, it has …
The rigging of a boat, along with its sails, is the engine of a sailboat, with the wind as its fuel. Without the mast, shrouds, or running rigging, it would be impossible to hoist the sails. But what are the different parts of a rig? The rigging is much more complex than one might imagine. …
The standing rigging of a boat consists of all the cables used to hold and adjust the sailboat’s mast. Understanding this rigging is important for boat maintenance and mast tuning, for example. Let’s explore these different cables and the terminology of the various parts of a boat’s standing rigging. Definition of a Boat’s Standing Rigging …
WindSense, from Digital Yacht, is a connected wind vane anemometer. It allows tablets, smartphones and PCs to accurately display wind speed and direction. THE WindSense is equipped with wind vane anemometer with a 20m cable that connects to theDigital Yacht interfaceThis interface will thus provide the data through a Wi-Fi and/or NMEA0183 connection to different …