Prior to hiking the SWCP one question in particular made me research the internet for hours: Can you easily wild camp along the route and find a good spot to pitch up without any problems? There was conflicting opinions on this topic, but mostly people just went for it and did not report any problems
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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,
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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
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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
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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
If you’re looking into buying a bluewater sailboat or just evaluating options, you’ve likely come across the Comfort Ratio (CR). While it might not hold much weight for daysailers or racers, for cruisers, it’s a different story. A comfortable motion in heavy seas trumps an extra bit of speed or closer wind angles when you’re
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