- What is the Displacement-Length ratio (D/L) of a sailboat?If you’re in the market for a sailboat or just comparing different models, you’ve likely come across the term “D/L displacement to length ratio.” It’s probably what brought you to this page. Essentially, the D/L ratio is a metric that allows you to easily categorize and compare sailboats. It works similarly to other key ratios,… Read more: What is the Displacement-Length ratio (D/L) of a sailboat?
- What is the Capsize Ratio of a sailboat?If you’re considering buying a boat and are sifting through different listings and offers, you’re likely also weighing various ratios, like the comfort ratio or the sail area displacement ratio. You might have also encountered the capsize ratio for sailboats, sometimes referred to as the capsize screening formula (CSF). In this article, we aim to… Read more: What is the Capsize Ratio of a sailboat?
- What is the sail area-displacement ratio (SA/D) of a sailboat?When exploring the purchase of a bluewater sailboat, or any sailboat for that matter, you’ve probably encountered various ratios that offer insights into the sailboat’s handling or traits, tailored to its intended application. Among these is the Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D), a valuable metric that can shed light on the performance potential across… Read more: What is the sail area-displacement ratio (SA/D) of a sailboat?
- What is ATIS?Introduction to ATIS ATIS, or Automatic Transmitter Identification System, is a key component in marine communication for European inland waterways. It’s a system that automatically transmits a unique identifier for each vessel. This identifier is crucial for identifying and tracking boats, enhancing safety and communication on busy waterways. The system works by broadcasting a digital… Read more: What is ATIS?
- What to look for when choosing a handheld VHF for your boat?Outfitting our small sailing vessel, I found myself in the market for a new handheld VHF radio. The reasons were pretty straightforward: safety, redundancy, ease of use, and of course, comfort. The appeal of a handheld device is hard to ignore. It’s just so much more convenient to manage communications while standing at the tiller,… Read more: What to look for when choosing a handheld VHF for your boat?