Guides, seamanship, and stories from the water — practical knowledge to help you get more out of iNavX and every passage you make.
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) On a family vacation in Maine as a kid, we went down to the beach…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Looking at a chart can be a confusing thing for the first time, but it’s…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) In the world of electronic charting, you may come across two types of charts –…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Who doesn’t love jumping off the boat for a quick cool off one hot sunny…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) “Out of sight, out of mind,” right? Never a good idea when it’s about your…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Whether you’re a sailor or a power boater, the odds are good you’ll have an…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you’re a sailor, you’ve almost certainly heard of Newport, Rhode Island. For years it…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Once upon a time, a more naïve boat owner than me asked a service technician…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we talked about standing rigging – the fixed, permanent parts of your boat.…
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) True confession – I always enjoyed clearing into countries. Not necessarily the bureaucratic parts, paperwork…