Category: Commentary

Nautical Reading

Best Nautical Books to Read at Sea Best Nautical Books to Read at Sea When you’re out on the water, there are moments of quiet—long... Read More

Coffee Break

How to Provision for a Long Voyage Without Running Out of Coffee How to Provision for a Long Voyage Without Running Out of Coffee Introduction... Read More

Autonomous Ships

Autonomous Ships: Will Robots Rule the Seas? Autonomous Ships: Will Robots Rule the Seas? Introduction Technology is rapidly transforming the maritime world. Just as self-driving... Read More

Boating Mistakes

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Boating Common Mistakes to Avoid in Boating Introduction Boating is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable pastimes, offering freedom,... Read More

Pirates vs. Privateers

Pirates vs. Privateers: The Real History Beyond the Myths Pirates vs. Privateers: The Real History Beyond the Myths Introduction Pirates and privateers are often lumped... Read More

Lighthouses Revisited

Famous Lighthouses and Their Keepers Famous Lighthouses and Their Keepers Introduction Lighthouses have stood for centuries as beacons of hope, safety, and guidance. They mark... Read More

Nautical Exploration

The Age of Exploration: How Ships Shaped the Modern World The Age of Exploration: How Ships Shaped the Modern World Introduction The Age of Exploration,... Read More

Living on a Boat

“`html Life Aboard: The Ups and Downs of Living on a Boat Life Aboard: The Ups and Downs of Living on a Boat Introduction For... Read More

Anchoring 101

“`html Anchoring 101: Choosing the Right Spot and Setting the Hook Anchoring 101: Choosing the Right Spot and Setting the Hook Introduction Anchoring is one... Read More

Why do dolphins “play” with whales – and do whales enjoy it?

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Starlink in the Nautical World

1. Enhanced Safety, Navigation, and Operations with Starlink Starlink’s low-latency, high-speed connectivity is transforming the way vessels operate at sea. What was once limited to... Read More