CaptainWiki.com: The Ultimate Cruising Guide Anyone Can Edit Is Finally Launched

As a cruiser or aspiring cruiser, seeking information about your new destination can range from important "find the best priced beer at el Cheapo" to vital "stay clear of Wrecker Reef marked by a buoy". But as you sail into Paradise Island, trusty cruising guide in hand, you find out that el Cheapo burnt down months ago and the buoy took off with the last hurricane. How can you keep information accurate and up-to–date in an ever moving world? CaptainWiki is the answer. CaptainWiki.com is a community-authored website for the cruisers by the cruisers allowing information to be updated by anyone as it changes.

While cruising to Isla Margarita on his ketch Valkyrie a few months ago, Ben Walsh, a former San Francisco Computer Programmer, was looking for safety information about Venezuela but could only find data 2 to 3 years old. He came up with the idea for an easy to edit Wiki-style website for cruisers to post or read about the latest attack reports. The idea quickly expanded from sharing security issues to creating a destination guide where cruisers could tell their fellow cruisers about their favorite hang out, share with them their favorite anchorage, rate the newest chandlery, or go through the latest custom procedures.

CaptainWiki is starting as a limitless structure where cruisers can share and edit all kinds of helpful information. From island exploring, bay navigation, and passage stories to checklists, tips, and anything and everything concerning the cruising lifestyle. CaptainWiki.com will be written from many salty Captains' personal experiences and shared with you. Friends, family and aspiring cruisers can join in your Cruising adventures with the free boat positioning reporting map and your own personal travel blog.

The structure is in place and CaptainWiki is thirsty for information. So it is up to you, the cruiser, to fill in the blanks.
So next time that Old-timer gives you advice on "re-corking" your decks, direct him to CaptainWiki, his knowledge and yours are worth sharing with everyone.