Whether cruising or racing, laylines are essential information. They help you figure out when to tack or jibe and make it easier to stay clear of...

VMG speed is the component of the ship's speed in the direction of the wind. If you sail against the wind, Boat Speed ​​equals VMG. If...

Why can't I use SOG and COG to calculate True Wind?  If, when calculating True Wind Direction, you substitute SOG (Ground Speed) and COG for boat...

Thanks to instrumentation and with all the information at your fingertips, you must know how to differentiate which data is most relevant at all times. For...

And why is wind data so important? Each sailor must know which direction the wind is blowing in order to be able to perform even the...

BASIC NOTIONS Depth The most important piece of information you need when you are sailing is depth. If you run aground, knowing that you are 250...

In the coming weeks we will share a series of information that together form an essential guide to navigate. With the aim of informing those who...

Article from Barcos a Vela magazine, edition no. 115, from the electronics section: “7 Examples of innovation”. Presentation in Miami of the new products from the...

The MaxSea company has been marketing various PC programs and navigation maps for 7 years, under the umbrella of three brands: MaxSea, Nobeltec and MapMedia. In...

GP-1670F Discontinuity The FURUNO GPS/PLOTER/PROBE equipment, model GP-1670F , has been discontinued, and units and spare parts can no longer be ordered. The rest of the teams...