MEET GIO & JULIE CAPPELLI
As U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains, ABYC and NMEA-certified marine technicians, and lifelong adventurers, they bring deep technical knowledge and real-world sailing expertise to every mile at sea. Together, they’ve sailed over 50,000 nautical miles across oceans, trained dozens of offshore crews, and taught hundreds of hands-on seminars.
Former scientists with a love for exploration, Julie and Gio blend analytical precision with hard-earned, practical experience. Through Pelagic Blue, they now share their knowledge to help others build confidence, preparedness, and safety offshore—whether through liveaboard offshore training expeditions, systems consulting, or collaboration on tools like the Offshore and Maintenance Logbooks.
Learn more about Pelagic Blue Services on their website - pelagicbluecruising.com.
YOU ARE IN A GOOD COMPANY
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SAILING TOTEM
Shoutout for how well the log we used on this passage performed in those conditions. @backstay.marine's Offshore Logbook lived in the cockpit from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands and was doused a few times, but it's printed on paper that's basically impervious to getting wet (anyone know Rite in the Rain? Yeah, that stuff!). Impressive!
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JOHN KRETSCHMER
We broke out a new logbook, big stuff on Quetzal. We are trying the Offshore Logbook by backstay.ink. Previously we filled several ‘Sailor’s Logbooks’ from Starpath. Most entries are by the crew, at least after every watch. The best log-keeping award definitely goes to father/daughter team, Lauren and David Kriet from our Patagonia passage last year! Our logbooks tell a long story, 22 years of voyaging on Quetzal and 200,000 miles.
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PELAGIC BLUE CRUISING
Keeping an hourly log at sea and regularly plotting your positive offshore should be the very minimum as far as recordkeeping while underway. Grab one of our offshore logbooks from @backstay.marine for that. We are also keen on documenting things like:
🪛Detailed project notes including photos, materials, and costs
⛽️Fuel efficiency and fill ups
💦Water consumption rates
⚓️Favorite anchorages
🪨Uncharted hazards (on the rocks, anyone?)
🗺️Navigation notes from locals
🎣Fishing gear for the area
LOGBOOK IN DETAILS
KEY FEATURES
WHAT'S INSIDE
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DAILY SAILING LOG
Geared for 24-hour sailing. Each sailing log keeps a record of your heading, speed, wind direction, latitude and longitude, barometric pressure, and more.
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PASSAGE SUMMARY
The summary pages aid in plotting your position, recording total engine hours per day, and keeping track of your summary notes for the day.
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TIME ZONE MAP
The long-distance sailors need to know both local time and UTC±0 time. The Time Zone Map is a convenient way to get this information quickly while underway.
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VESSEL INFORMATION
Vessel Information page documents not only the info about the boat and owners but also insurance and communication details such as MMSI, SSB, and a Sat Phone Number.
THE OFFSHORE LOGBOOK PRIORITIZES YOUR SAFETY
Its daily log pages are designed to capture all the essential information for a safe and enjoyable offshore passage—including heading, true wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, position (latitude and longitude), and sky conditions. Everything you need to stay informed, aware, and in control at sea.
TESTED AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVED
Backstay Logbooks are designed to last longer. They are tested in the rain, sun, and ocean spray Offshore and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
TRUSTED COMPANION
The Offshore Sailing Logbook is meticulously crafted to aid you in difficult situations when seconds count. Whether it is to identify the current timezone while at passage or to monitor changing weather conditions.
ONE PERCENT FOR THE OCEAN
We commit one percent of our profits to support ocean research, clean up, and marine mammal rehabilitation. Your purchase helps protect the richest ecosystem on earth.
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