The Luddite Club
February 1, 2024
Call me a codger, but I believe we have reached the point of over-teching everything.
Call me a codger, but I believe we have reached the point of over-teching everything.
Charts are about to change in a big way. Here’s what that means for you.
NOAA is scheduling the end of paper-chart production. It’s a bad plan for recreational boaters.
The time needed to make a new nautical chart depends on how many pieces of the puzzle are in the box.
A cruising couple experiences what passagemaking is all about while Down East aboard a Duffy 35.
The next step in mapping, LiDAR utilizes high-tech lasers to give us the most accurate maps yet.
Making and updating nautical charts is a continuous process that involves many people from different disciplines and organizations.
The Mystic Seaport Museum presents their exhibit, Science, Myth, and Mystery: The Vinland Map Saga
Written by Ben Ellison on May23, 2017 for Panbo, The Marine Electronics Hub I’m a longtime fan of Landfall Navigation and I’m sure their intentions
Did you know that some areas of the U.S. coastal chart you’re using may only show land and bottom features accurate in position to +/- 1,600 feet, and you shouldn’t be confident about the depth soundings either?
A brisk November run from Connecticut to New Jersey showcases just how comfortable the Sabre 51 Salon Express really is.
A speed trap delays a morning boat shoot, leading to an unexpected lesson on patience.
From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats proved that great cruising never goes out of style.
Easy Waste Tank Vent Filter
Apollonio & Vripack Custom Power Cat
Cruisers face challenges getting to Princess Louisa Inlet, but it’s worth it to experience this cruising ground’s natural beauty.
How The Yacht Group is making precision boat handling accessible to every owner.
This one decision can matter more than any other you make on the water.
Eliminating a boat’s quakes and shakes often requires a thorough inspection of the drivetrain.
Trying Not to Sink: Choosing Boat Life After a Family Tragedy
