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Raspberry Pi On Board: Smart Sailing for Modern Mariners

Discover how a Raspberry Pi can revolutionize your sailing experience. From navigation to automation, embrace smart sailing with this compact powerhouse.

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📡 Stay Connected, Sail Free: The Real Guide to WiFi & Internet at Sea

📶 From marina WiFi boosts to offshore satellite systems, this is your no-nonsense guide to staying connected under sail. Learn how to build the right setup for your cruising style—based on real-wor...

battery monitoringVictron app displaying real-time solar panel data, including power output, voltage, and current, for smart energy management on a sailboat."

⚡ Power Without Permission: Solar, Victron & Full Control at Sea

Running solar at sea isn’t just smart—it’s freedom. On Sailing Religion’s boat, we trust Victron gear, solar panels, and open-source tools to stay fully charged, fully connected, and totally off-gr...

boat automationSignal K: The Open-Source Wave Making Boats Smarter, Freer, and Fierce

Signal K: The Open-Source Wave Making Boats Smarter, Freer, and Fierce

Sick of overpriced gear that doesn’t talk to each other? Signal K is the open-source marine protocol that’s rewriting the rules. From Raspberry Pi nav stations to full-blown smart boat setups, this...

boat dashboardScreenshot of an onboard navigation setup running OpenPlotter, showing live marine data from a sailboat — GPS, AIS, wind, and system info all integrated in a single dashboard.

OpenPlotter: Turn Your Boat Into a Smart, Self-Reliant Machine

Build your own smart nav station. OpenPlotter + Raspberry Pi gives you full control over navigation, sensors, and automation—open-source, flexible, and battle-tested offshore. We break it down, sai...

best sailing apps"Screenshot of OpenCPN chartplotter showing navigation routes along the Florida coast and the Bahamas, with detailed marine charts and interface icons visible."

OpenCPN: The Free Navigation Tool Every Real Sailor Should Have

OpenCPN is the ultimate free navigation app for serious sailors. Offline-ready, customizable, and built for real-world conditions — it’s trusted by captains, cruisers, and ocean wanderers who deman...