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Resources for the Cruising Life
Our trusted apps, books, gear, and galley essentials that make voyaging simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Over nearly two decades of voyaging, we’ve tested countless tools, books, and bits of gear. Some turned out to be fads, others have earned a permanent place aboard Wanderlust. This page gathers the resources we actually use — the ones that have proven their worth at sea and at anchor. From navigation apps and seamanship references to galley favorites and foul-weather gear, these are the essentials that make life afloat simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Apps & Digital Tools
The right apps can make voyaging smoother, safer, and more informed. Over the years we’ve tested dozens for navigation, weather, and offshore communication. These are the ones that have earned a permanent spot on our devices — whether it’s routing a passage, checking tides, or staying connected far offshore.
$Navionics® Boating App
The Navionics Boating App is a great backup for our primary Raymarine chartplotter.
Why we use it & more
PredictWind Offshore App
We use both the PredictWind App and the PredictWind Offshore App as a primary weather input for route planning and decisions once on the passage.
Why we use it & more
Books & References
Sailing is part skill, part mindset. Books have always been where we’ve turned for both — from seamanship manuals that keep us sharp to memoirs that remind us why we cast off in the first place. This collection blends the practical with the inspiring: the volumes we keep aboard and return to often.
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition: The Boating Book of Record
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship has been a leading reference book for power and sail boaters for nearly 100 years. Known as "the Bible of Boating", more than 3 million copies have been printed.
Why we use it & more
World Cruising Routes
The definitive source for world cruising route planning. This edition has been updated to incorporate changing climate and weather conditions.
Why we use it & more
Galley Essentials
Life afloat is better with good meals, but a boat galley asks for gear that’s compact, durable, and versatile. These tools and gadgets have passed the test of daily use on Wanderlust, helping us cook well even at sea. From pressure cookers to coffee kits, they’re the small comforts that make long passages more enjoyable.
$$Breville Fast Slow Pro Pressure Cooker
We use this versatile pressure cooker/slow cooker almost daily. We have it bungeed to the galley counter so we can use it under way.
Why we use it & more
Magma 10 Piece Nesting Ceramica Stainless Steel Cookware Set
A compact, durable, stainless-steel cookware set
Why we use it & more
Personal Gear
Comfort and safety depend on the gear you wear and carry. Foul-weather gear that stays dry, headlamps that last all night, harnesses you trust — these aren’t just accessories, they’re lifelines. Here’s what we rely on to stay safe, warm, and functional when conditions get tough.
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Boat Gear & Systems
Every boat is different, but some pieces of equipment are universal for passagemaking: anchors that set first time, watermakers that keep you self-sufficient, safety gear that’s ready when needed. This section covers the systems and hardware that have proven their worth on Wanderlust and would make sense on any serious cruising boat.
$$Cape Horn Extreme Watermaker
Designed for the world's toughest conditions, the Cape Horn 330 is ideal for those who prefer straightforward, hands on operation. This model ensures ease of use and dependable performance in extreme environments.