What are all these wind shifts about and how can cruisers take advantage? (published June 2013) Every sailor knows the wind is never static. We know […]
Shifty Eyes
Night Moves
Crew tips for completing safe passages at night (published May 2013) Someone once asked me if I stopped to sleep every night when making an offshore […]
Marlinspike Madness
Learn to splice your double braid lines (published April 2013) Marlinspike seamanship is an often-overlooked aspect of sailing. Most cruising sailors know half-a-dozen knots that are […]
Live It, Learn It
Hands-on sail repair and maintenance with Carol Hasse and crew (published April 2013) Though my home was moored in the shadow of Carol Hasse’s front door […]
Mast Hysteria
What to look for in your rig before heading offshore (published April 2013) Everything has its place, purpose and importance on an offshore quality sailboat. But […]
Not Just a Dream
From rookie to veteran, how to learn the cruising life (published March 2013) Cruising on a sailboat isn’t rocket science. Sure, there is a lot to […]
Up, Up and Away
Tips and tricks for going aloft safely (published February 2013) Climbing a sailboat’s rig is not something that prudent sailors should have to do on a […]
New & Noteworthy
Advancements in nav and electronics (published January 2013) Technology has vastly changed the way sailors look at almost every aspect of the cruising lifestyle. Some sailors […]
Sail Off the Grid
Solar, wind and water power for independent cruising (published November 2012) As I sit and write on a charging laptop, the refrigerator compressor kicks on nearby, […]
Avoid Boom Doom
Rigging a preventer or boom brake (published November 2012) Warning: The only way to start this is with a dramatic, yet frightening reality. “BOOM” isn’t exactly […]