Estelle Cockcroft

Estelle Cockcroft is a seasoned sailor, catamaran expert, and co-founder of Catamaran Guru. With over 70,000 NM sailed and 30+ years aboard, she empowers new cruisers with expert advice on liveaboard life, yacht ownership, and ocean adventures.

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Anchoring, Save Marina Fees, Laundry Aboard, Marine Electronics

Overseas Radio Network – Anchoring, Save Marina Fees, Laundry Aboard, Marine Electronics Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 7, Segment 4: We continue our discussion about getting off the grid: Anchoring ensure safety and independence while sailing Invest in a good anchor to avoid marina fees Doing laundry aboard Modern marine electronics GARY FRETZ: Welcome […]

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Self-Sufficiency Aboard & Getting Sailing Experience

Overseas Radio Network – Self-Sufficiency Aboard, Getting Sailing Experience Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 8, Segment 4: What you need to know about your boat before cruising How to keep repairs and maintenance to a minimum How to get a lot of sailing experience fast Couples enjoy cruising for different reasons GARY FRETZ: Welcome

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AIR Silent X Off-Grid Marine Wind Turbine Review

Harnessing the wind to sail the globe has been used for millennia, but wind is not just for propulsion. Small wind turbines like the AIR Silent X, manufactured by Primus Wind Power in Lakewood, Colorado, make it possible to enjoy modern conveniences while sailing. These super quiet off-grid wind turbines charge the boat’s battery banks

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Speaking English & Gun Transport in Foreign Countries

Overseas Radio Network – Speaking English & Transporting Guns in Foreign Countries Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 13, Segment 3: Do you have to know foreign languages when travelling to different countries? Bicycles, scooters, and other convenient transport to carry on board. Declaring weapons in foreign countries. Having a safe on board. GARY FRETZ: Welcome

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