AIS for Cruisers

(published May 2014) The Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) that was put into action in 2002 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), mandated that commercial […]

Health Insurance for Cruisers

Once you leave the U.S., medical services, costs and insurance all change. Here are some ways of going foreign and being covered.  (published April 2014) For […]

Bottom Paint for the Long Haul

Beating the barnacles on a cruising boat is a constant battle that can make the difference between fast and slow passages  (published April 2014) Over the […]

Keep Her Running

Here is an introduction to your annual diesel engine maintenance program  (published April 2014) Taking care of your diesel engine(s) is one of the fundamental jobs […]