S1:E36 Welcome aboard Episode 36 of Solar Sailing – your weekly guide to sustainable, off-grid liveaboard life powered by the sun!On a boat, weather and anchorage choices are survival essentials. A bad forecast or rolly spot can ruin your peace (or worse). In this live episode, we explore top apps and resources to track wind/waves/tides, scout protected anchorages, and plan safe passages—optimized for low data use on the water.Featured tools:Windy (Windy.com / Windy.app) – Beautiful maps with multiple models (ECMWF, GFS+), live overlays, and comparisons—ideal for spotting fronts and big-picture weather.Navily – Crowd-sourced reviews, photos, protection ratings, seabed details, and tips—perfect for finding gems and dodging surge.NoForeignLand – Cruiser-made "Google Maps for boats" with anchorage pins, photos, reviews, and practical info (water/fuel spots).Google Earth – Free satellite/aerial imagery (desktop/web/mobile) to scout from above—reveals hidden bottoms, coral heads, reefs, shallows, and hazards often missed on charts. Great for pre-planning and confirming protection.Join live with questions—we'll answer in chat, share setups, and demo apps if time allows! Whether full-time cruising, weekend sailing, or dreaming of the hook, these tools make life afloat safer and smarter.Like if you're anchored right now, subscribe for weekly solar adventures, boat hacks & cruiser tips, and hit notifications!Fair winds & see you live! #SolarSailing #LiveaboardLife #SailingApps #MarineWeather #AnchoragePlanning #CruisingTips #PredictWind #WindyApp #NavilyComment, subscribe, rate & share!HostsJason, Sol Seeker: https://www.youtube.com/@SolSeekerLiFehttps://www.tiktok.com/@solseekerlifehttps://x.com/SolSeekerLiFehttps://www.instagram.com/sol_seeker_life/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572204404150Patrick, Sailing Electra: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingElectrahttps://www.tiktok.com/@sailingelectrahttps://www.instagram.com/sailingelectra/Aaron, Extraordinary Horizons: https://www.youtube.com/@ExtraordinaryHorizonshttps://www.tiktok.com/@extraordinaryhorizonshttps://www.instagram.com/extraordinaryhorizons/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567940922232Disclaimer: Under no circumstances will Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons be responsible or liable in any way for any content, including but not limited to, any errors or omissions in the content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any content communicated in this video, whether by Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons or a third party. In no event shall Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the availability, use or performance of any information communicated in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons , cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons recommends safe practices when performing any do it yourself repairs and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons , no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or Extraordinary Horizons.
