Ellen and Seth Leonard show how their Mantus Anchor gear served them well on their Alaskan cruise aboard the cutter-rigged sloop Celeste. Sponsored by Mantus Anchors. ​

A quick rigging inspection before you head out can save problems once underway.

A quick video to help you inspect your boats lifelines and unsure yours and your crews safety while at sea. In this video Capt Wayne Canning reviews the process of inspecting your boats lifelines. Be sure to see all our Voyaging tips videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_YQAWmlZUg2zbKPmkbN9g Also be sure to check out Ocean Navigator online http://www.oceannavigator.com/

In this video I discus the many types of shore cord adapters used when cruising and how best to use shore power when traveling of in your home port.

Organizing lines is important for both safety and neatness. Here are a few simple ways to keep your lines neat, tidy and ready for use. As always comments and suggestions are welcome. If you like our videos be sure to subscribe to our channel.

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In this video I talk about the importance of a good boarding ladder for the safety of you and your crew. If you find this or any of our videos helpful please share and subscribe to our channel. If you have any Voyaging tips you would like to share please let me know!

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First in our new Voyaging tips series this video takes a look at how to use fender boards to help make your stay at the dock safer for your boat. Voyaging tips is for the new and seasoned cruiser alike. Be sure to subscribe for more cruising tips coming every other week. Please share your cruising tips as well.

In the second part of this two part video on maintaining a Chain and Cable steering system we look at servicing the below deck components. Wayne shows you how to stop trouble areas and how to keep your system in top operational condition.

Ocean Navigator Technical Series. Marine battery basics with Roger Hellyar-Brook

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Capt. Wayne shows you how to properly maintain your pedestal steering system for safety and reliability. This often over looked, yet simple maintenance will improve performance and ensure a trouble free system. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Quick demo of Furuno's new iPad radar display with simplified interface at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 9, 2014. Read more at: http://www.oceannavigator.com/Web-Exclusives-2014/Furuno-introduces-worlds-first-wireless-radar/

A radio interview on the program Destination Maine (http://www.facebook.com/DestinationMaine) with Dr. Stanley Paris the owner of Kiwi Spirit who plans to sail solo around the world and break the record for the fastest solo circumnavigation by an American. Paris intends to do the passage in 120 days.

Professional weather router Ken McKinley discusses the value of Pilot charts to voyagers.

Delivery captain Peter Swanson describes crossing the Gulf of Tehuantepec in a power voyaging boat while in the grip of the Gulf's infamous winds.

Voyager Dick Degrasse discusses his decision to install a propane stove and tanks on his Endeavor 34.