When Sailing Blog
Sailing Gift Guide for every Sailor Budget
No matter your budget, there is a perfect sailing gift for everyone. Find the best sailing gift for the sailor in your life below.
Induction cooktop for sailboats (a boat-life review)
We review an induction cooktop for sailboat which fits on our marine gas stove. We share power usage and fit of the induction cooktop for sailboat we like.
6 Ikea / Target hacks for your sailboat
Life on the sea is full of waves, tacks, and unforgettable adventures. Outfitting your sailboat with versatile space-saving items is key to making boatlife smooth.
Air Head composting toilet for boats (review 2023)
The idea of a marine composting toilet is straightforward. It’s a physical toilet that creates an oxygen-rich environment, enabling aerobic bacteria to convert solid waste into compost.
Starlink Internet on sailboats: Boatlife review
The prospect of high-speed, unlimited internet in the most remote anchorages instantly drew us to get a Starlink internet dish for our sailboat. But did Starlink deliver the off-shore internet we crave for remote sailing adventures on our boats?
Electrical needs on cruising sailboats (determine your power consumption)
Sailors increasingly equip their cruising sailboats with many instruments to increase security and comfort on board (navigation instrument, communication, home appliance). But it all comes with a high increase in electricity needs.
Lead or lithium marine batteries for your boat?
What are the different types of marine batteries and which marine battery should you choose for your boat. Lithium or lead battery? Deep cycle or starter battery? Wet cell or AGM marine battery? We talk you through it all.
Electrical Energy on Sailboats (Boat Electricity 101)
How to generate electrical energy on Boats. An introduction about Sailboat Electricity including information about batteries, generators and inverters.
5 sailing apps every sailor should use (Boat Life 101)
Apps are part of our live and help us along the way. This is no different on boats and while sailing. Check out the 5 apps which are integral part of our liveaboard Boatlife.
How to afford a sailboat and become liveaboards
We share how we managed to afford a proper sailboat to live on it on a tight budget without refit.
Strait of Messina: a guide for sailors - all you need to know to navigate the strait safely
The Strait of Messina is feared by sailors, but in this sailing guide we have gathered all the information necessary to sail the strait of Messina safely. Discover our 5 steps for sailing the strait of Messina and you will be good to navigate your Sailboat through the strait of Messina.
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