Here are a few websites we would like to share with you. These sites were useful while we are on our voyage. I have also added boat dealers, travel sites and others I think are useful resources.
Know of any websites we should add? Contact Us.
Favorite Links
The Book That Got Us Cruising:
Favorite Sailing Magazines
Latitude 38 - Has the Scoop on Sailing in the West Coast & Beyond
Cruising World – Practical Sailing Advice and Great Stories
48 North – A Northwest Favorite
Fellow Cruiser Blogs
S/V LE CHAT BEAUTE – Living the Dream with Minor Distractions
Interview with a Cruiser - A Variety of Cruisers in Many Regions of the World
S/V Convergence – Kelly Sailed with Randy & Joseph from Thailand to Turkey
S/V Ohana Kai – Circumnavigated the World with Two Boys
S/V Salty Dog – Trading Ordinary – Sharing Their Inspirational Message
Quick Review
Handbook of Offshore Cruising: The Dream and Reality of Modern Ocean Cruising, is the book that got us cruising.
It sums up what to expect as a cruiser. A must have if you are considering this lifestyle. Very thorough and you can even get it used for a great price!
It is full of good advice like:
Buying the type of boat best for offshore cruising
Choosing from the variety of electronics available
Choosing from the variety of electronics available
Reviewing the kind of gear you need
It sums up what to expect as a cruiser. A must have if you are considering this lifestyle. Very thorough and you can even get it used for a great price!
Travel Tips
- World Tipping Guidelines
- Does Shaking Hands Offend in Any Culure? Maybe…Read About it
- Amazing iPhone & iPad Apps for Travel by TravMonkey
Boating Links -
Noonsite – The Global Site for Cruising Sailors- Lists Ports
Passage Weather – Weather forecasts for Sailors and Adventurers
YachtWorld – Find the Perfect Boat – We did!
Winlink 2000- Email through HAM radio. WL2K is a worldwide system of volunteer sysops, radio stations and network assets supporting e-mail by radio, with non-commercial links to internet e-mail.
Travel Blogs - Land-based travel
Travel Weekly – A Travel Blog that Covers Destinations Around the World
GoNomad - Inspiration and links to plan your trip
We Blog The World – Global story telling covering a variety of topics
We Blog The World – Global story telling covering a variety of topics
Go Over Seas – Promotes study abroad programs & teaching English aboard
