Captain's Corner — Equipment

Equipment

Hands-on tests of the equipment that matters on board: navigation electronics, ground tackle, deck hardware and the tools that earn their place.

Equipment

Offshore Internet at Sea: Iridium, Starlink and Amazon Leo Compared

High-speed broadband for everyday connectivity, high-reliability satellite for backup and safety — how the main offshore internet options divide, and which combination makes sense.

Captain's Corner Magazine · 14 October 2026

Equipment

Underwater Scooters: Seven Models Compared for Yacht Use

From premium performance machines to ultra-portable travel scooters — speed, endurance, depth, storage and budget side by side.

Captain's Corner Magazine · 8 October 2026

Equipment

Weather Apps at Sea

Windy, PredictWind, Windfinder and Ventusky explained — which layers matter, how the models differ and how to combine forecasts, radar and satellite into one clear picture at sea.

Captain's Corner Magazine · 28 September 2026

Equipment

Wet Spot Water Softeners

A simple marine solution for easier washdowns and less scale in onboard freshwater systems.

Captain's Corner Magazine · 12 September 2026