Sanding and Painting An Old Sailboat
This post covers the sanding and painting techniques used for Jean-du-Sud’s hull. It relies on key articles, videos and provide a summary of the techniques.
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Two Equations For Celestial Navigation
In celestial navigation, you can avoid a 500-page document if you know two mathematical formulas… and have a calculator.
Upgrading the Electric System on Jean-du-Sud
This text covers an electric upgrade on the Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud. Read it to understand solar panels, MPPT charge controllers, inverter and their interaction.
Becoming a Coastal Navigation Instructor
Here is the fastest way for a Quebecer to become a Sail Canada instructor: get certified in another province!
Passage Planning: Text 3 (out of 3)
This is the third text on how to build a navigation plan. It uses a boat delivery from the Bahamas to Canada to flesh out a real example. Read it to understand how.
Passage Planning Part 2: An Example
This is the second of three texts on how to build a navigation plan. It uses a real passage plan from the Bahamas to Canada. Read it to understand how to plan a passage.
Passage Planning: Text 1 (out of 3)
This first text of three shows a recipe to build a passage plan. Read it to understand and master the process of planning a safe navigation.
Automated Routing: Basic Principles
Read this if you wish to understand how onboard computers find time minimizing routes.
Professional Skipper: 8 Lessons Learned
I thought I would be in the Caribbean for a week. I stayed there four months as a skipper. Here are eight lessons learned from the experience.
Casio Pro Trek Watch: A Review
The Casio Pro Trek will appeal to those who want navigational features and do not want to worry about longevity. It is a mid-priced watch well worth its price.