The Edmonds Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering their popular Boating Skills and Weekend Navigator classes starting in September. The classes are designed for either novice boaters who want to …
Navigation
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Currents and tides around here are no joke, and local cruiser Greg Van Belle learned lessons the hard way by taking on the Point Wilson Rip, among others.
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Podcast Preview // Boat Radio From boat show coverage and cruising hurricane season to circumnavigation stories, Boat Radio covers it all. Whether or not you’re a boat owner, world cruiser, …
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In the mid-‘90s, I was living on Maui and teaching surfing to happily sunburned tourists. Late one afternoon, as we paddled out for a quick sunset session, a small sloop …
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Skipper // Free for iOS & Android Among the many great navigational apps competing for the spotlight these days is the Skipper app, a popular and affordable option that’s been …
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Garmin InReach Explorer // $449.99 The Garmin InReach Explorer is a satellite two-way text communication device made for those who want to leave the beaten trail and be their own …
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Garmin quatix 5 Smart Watch // $550.00+ The quatix 5 wants to do it all–GPS navigation, autopilot control, race timing, and fitness tracking–in one compact time piece. This watch is …
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The American chartmaking scene is in for some changes as electronic navigation continues to dominate. What does this mean for boaters?
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Cost effective use of inflatable dinghies make hydrographic surveying easier than when done with large vessels. At mean tide, our boat sits in her slip with about ten feet …
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From the time mankind began our travels upon this planet, we observed and made note of our surroundings to aid us in our journeys Words: Chris Couch There continues to …