Confused by your B&G? Understanding the data that really matters
Ever looked at your B&G chartplotter and thought... what do all these numbers actually mean?
You're not alone.
In this Sea Moon Tech episode, Scott walks through the key data we monitor every day aboard our Seawind 1160 catamaran and explains how we interpret the information to make better decisions while cruising.
From Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Boat Speed to True Wind, Apparent Wind, VMG, Depth, and Autopilot, we'll show you what these numbers mean to us and why understanding them can make your sailing more confident and enjoyable.
Whether you're new to B&G or simply want to get more from your instruments, this practical guide will help you understand what your chartplotter is trying to tell you.
⚓ If you enjoy practical cruising tips and real-life sailing adventures, subscribe and come aboard! We release new videos every Wednesday and Sunday.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Why We Look at the Numbers
01:38 Speed Over Ground (SOG)
02:03 Boat Speed
02:28 Tidal Rate
03:48 Apparent Wind Speed
05:30 True Wind Speed
06:23 Apparent Wind Angle
07:31 Sea Temperature
08:13 Depth
09:24 True Wind Direction
10:28 Waypoint Distance
11:01 Velocity Made Good (VMG)
12:12 Distance to Destination
12:47 Waypoint Bearing
12:58 Autopilot Data
16:44 Final Thoughts
🌊 About Sailing Sea Moon
We're Scott and Sandy, an Australian couple who swapped corporate life for a life at sea aboard our Seawind 1160 catamaran, Sea Moon. After sailing more than 14,000 nautical miles, we share the highs, the challenges, practical sailing knowledge, cruising guides and the everyday realities of living aboard full-time.
If you love sailing, travel and learning along the way, we'd love to have you aboard.
#Sailing #BG #Chartplotter #Liveaboard #Cruising #Catamaran #SeaMoonTech #SailingSeaMoon
Sailing Sea Moon
Five years ago, we matched on Tinder. Now we’re sailing around the world aboard 'Sea Moon' — our Seawind 1160 catamaran — chasing weather windows, freedom, and a life we once only talked about over drinks on a first date. Three years on, we feel it's time to share our stories and help others find their pathway to freedom and adventure. If you’ve ever wondered whether a different kind of life is possible, you’re in the right place. What will we share? Adventures, stories, tech tips…it’s all In our greater plan to share with you all. Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE (on YouTube)and tell your friends ☺️. This helps us reach more people and share more stories. Let our adventures continue! Scott and Sandy Sailing Sea Moon CREDITS Video equipment used - iPhone 17 Pro, DJI Action 4, DJI Mini 3 - Video editing tool- Movavi - Music - Movavi music
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Ever looked at your B&G chartplotter and thought… what do all these numbers actually mean?
You’re not alone.
In this Sea Moon Tech episode, Scott walks through the key data we monitor every day aboard our Seawind 1160 catamaran and explains how we interpret the information to make better decisions while cruising.
From Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Boat Speed to True Wind, Apparent Wind, VMG, Depth, and Autopilot, we’ll show you what these numbers mean to us and why understanding them can make your sailing more confident and enjoyable.
Whether you’re new to B&G or simply want to get more from your instruments, this practical guide will help you understand what your chartplotter is trying to tell you.
⚓ If you enjoy practical cruising tips and real-life sailing adventures, subscribe and come aboard! We release new videos every Wednesday and Sunday.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Why We Look at the Numbers
01:38 Speed Over Ground (SOG)
02:03 Boat Speed
02:28 Tidal Rate
03:48 Apparent Wind Speed
05:30 True Wind Speed
06:23 Apparent Wind Angle
07:31 Sea Temperature
08:13 Depth
09:24 True Wind Direction
10:28 Waypoint Distance
11:01 Velocity Made Good (VMG)
12:12 Distance to Destination
12:47 Waypoint Bearing
12:58 Autopilot Data
16:44 Final Thoughts
🌊 About Sailing Sea Moon
We’re Scott and Sandy, an Australian couple who swapped corporate life for a life at sea aboard our Seawind 1160 catamaran, Sea Moon. After sailing more than 14,000 nautical miles, we share the highs, the challenges, practical sailing knowledge, cruising guides and the everyday realities of living aboard full-time.
If you love sailing, travel and learning along the way, we’d love to have you aboard.
#Sailing #BG #Chartplotter #Liveaboard #Cruising #Catamaran #SeaMoonTech #SailingSeaMoon
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