Getting Weather Faxes, weather GRIB files and sending and receiving email offshore is easy with an HF Radio, a Pactor Modem and Airmail Software. All the steps are shown with screenshots to make it easy for you.
Baja to Mainland Mexico: Eastward to Banderas Bay
After our difficult passage from Bahia Santa Maria to Cabo San Lucas during Tropical Storm Raymond, we were looking forward to an easier trip to Banderas Bay. Banderas Bay is somewhat south of Cabo and the total trip to Punta Mita at the northwestern tip of Banderas Bay is just over 300 miles. From there […]
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Traveling is exciting and fun, but it also raises uncertainties and doubts, forcing us from our comfort zones and into the real world.
Transferring Your MMSI from the Previous Owner
This article is an addendum to the earlier article on Registering Your Radios with the FCC. You may want to visit that article to fully understand what is being explained in this addendum. Many thanks to Susan Ruse for digging out this information about how the new owner can re-use the MMSI number that the […]
Living without Refrigeration: Best Black Beans
Black bean soup and black bean burritos are an easy classic. This recipe uses chipotle sauce for the spice for a lovely taste.
Living without Refrigeration: Stove-top Granola
Stove-top Granola cooks up quickly and easily without the oven heating up the boat. We also cover some non-refrigerated milk products.