SAILBOAT TECH: Satellite communication solutions for offshore sailing // Ryan's Tech Corner #13

Thank you so much to Predict Wind for making it possible for us to give away an Iridium Go to a lucky subscriber! When Ryan and I decided to start sailing across oceans, we figured we needed a satellite communications solution that allowed us to do voice calls. At that time, we only had a Garmin InReach, and looked at all the other alternatives. In this video, we explore all our options, starting with SSB, satellite tracker and satellite phones, all the way to Starlink. We personally settled on the Iridium Go that we purchased through Predict Wind, which we found to be the simplest and most economically efficient solution for us. You can find it here! https://www.predictwind.com/iridium-go/ (Non-promotional link) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** JOIN THE CREW! ** Join our virtual crew of Patrons at: https://www.patreon.com/ryanandsophiesailing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** GEAR ** ⛵️Our boat: Polar Seal, 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40, owners version (2 cabins layout). Full tour and review of Polar Seal at: https://youtu.be/sxqKYydlxd0 🎥 Photo & Film gear Our camera: https://amzn.to/3c063hN Lavalier microphone system: https://amzn.to/2WmNvlh Image stabilizing lens: https://amzn.to/2Kiq89i Wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/2YuG8Ls Shotgun microphone: https://amzn.to/2z2zy40 Microphone windjammer: https://amzn.to/2Yt3O2M Our action camera: https://amzn.to/2ypdWyJ Action camera microphone: https://amzn.to/3c5rrm4 Our drone: https://amzn.to/2tDjRdU ⚠️ Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. As a friend of Ryan & Sophie Sailing, you allow us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate links! We only disclose links for products that we use and love, and believe you will love too. If you shop on Amazon, you can support this channel at no cost by using the link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 Thank you for supporting this channel! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** LINKS 🖇** http://www.ryanandsophie.com // Videos, stories, photos and other goodies of our travel and sailing adventure https://www.facebook.com/ryanandsophiesailing | Short stories and videos of our life onboard. https://www.instagram.com/ryan_and_sophie_sailing | Sweet photos of our sailing and the places we visit. https://www.twitter.com/ryan_and_sophie | Ask us short questions, get fast answers! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 ** 🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 You pay the same and Amazon gives us a little share of their profit, which helps us. We really appreciate your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** CONTACT 📬 ** Say hi, ask us a question or send us feedback at: 📩 hello@ryanandsophie.com