Category: Security

Security Technology
31/10/2025

Seeing in the dark

🌑 The Challenge of Sailing Without Lights Sailing at night is one of the most intense experiences for any skipper. When the sun or moon disappears, the sea becomes an environment without visual references, where the human eye can barely distinguish shapes and dangers multiply. At The Low Cost Sailor, we set out to answer a very specific question: 👉 Is it possible to sail […]

Electronics Security
20/12/2024

IP security cameras: Installation, recording and legality

Do you want to install security cameras without complications or fines?Protecting your boat, home, business or even recording on the street can be easy and cheap… if you know how to do it correctly! 🚨💡In this video we teach you everything you need to know to install cameras legally and effectively, avoiding costly fines. From security cameras and webcams to dashcams and homemade recording systems. […]

DIY Electronics Security
03/11/2024

Motorized outdoor WIFI camera. For surveillance and navigation.

Greetings sailors, today we are going to install an IP motorized camera, spending less than 85$. We are going to place it on the outside of our boat, but obviously, this tutorial is suitable to learn how to place it anywhere, such as your home for example. Purpose As for profits (if we put on a boat): Monitor the boat from home, when the boat […]

Electronics Security
22/09/2024

Fundamentals of antennas and VHF for dummies

Don’t risk having your VHF equipment fail you when you need it most! In this episode, we show you how to get the most out of your onboard VHF equipment to ensure maximum safety at sea. 🚤⚓💡 Discover the secrets to a flawless installation and avoid common mistakes that could render your expensive equipment useless. We’ll talk about antennas, splitters, portable transmitters and AIS, showing […]