How to get  the internet  at sea

One of our main problems living on a sailboat has been how to get internet when sailing.  We knew that to make this lifestyle work longer term we would need to work from the sailboat, and that internet would be essential.

Why You Need The Internet While Sailing

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To work remotely from on board

To find safe anchorages

To check the updated weather forecasts / storm forecasts

To survey the bottom holding in anchorages

Perhaps the most obvious, inconvenient and expensive option is to rely on wifi from bars or restaurants.

How to get the internet at sea

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Although we still rely on the internet, we don't use it for entertainment.  This has been a great thing about having only limited internet when sailing. Click 'learn more' to discover more ways of finding the internet at sea.

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