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Month: September 2026

VHF Radio Basics: How to Use a Marine Radio for Safety and Communication

September 2, 2026 | Sailing Safety | Michael L. Muldowney

A VHF marine radio is the most reliable communication and safety tool for recreational sailors. This guide explains channel selection, proper hailing and distress procedures, DSC operation, and how to integrate radio use into a broader safety framework. It is part of an independent sailing reference and tools platform, not tied to any brand or school.

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How to Read a GRIB File for Coastal Sailing

September 2, 2026 | Marine Navigation & Weather | Michael L. Muldowney

A GRIB file is a gridded binary file containing numerical weather prediction data. For coastal sailors, reading one means interpreting model output—wind, waves, pressure, and precipitation—on a chart. This guide explains what GRIB files are, why they matter, how to use them, and where their limits lie.

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