The difference between success and failure in racing or cruising is often determined by the thoroughness of the preparation-often by just getting the weather right (published […]
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The good, the bad and the ugly truth of it all (published May 2013) As night settles on the deck of the boat, a glow emanates […]
From Here to There, And Home Again
With or without electricity, as a navigator your job is to find your way safely to port. At times, your best friend may be your compass. […]
Flares in the Night
While racing to Bermuda, the glow of a flare arced across the sky. Now what? (published March 2013) Serious cruising has many faces. One skipper might […]
Idle Musings on Potential Disasters
Having a few tricks up your sleeve might help more than merely greeting the problem with a puzzled look (published February 2013) Problems can happen as […]
The Second to Worst Case Scenario
EPIRBs continue to provide a unique measure of safety to our activities offshore. Here is the story behind what happens if and when you’re ever required […]
Calling Home by Satellite
It’s not just E.T. who wants to phone home, and the options for doing so are about to expand (published December 2012) I had just come […]
Dropping Temperatures and Rising Risks
(published November 2012) It was December, and a newly purchased J/160 needed to be moved from Florida to Rhode Island for a refit. The owner hoped […]
Magical Moments in Remote Places
(published October 2012) While departing Cape Town, South Africa during past summer trips, I often experienced the same conditions—the sun would beat down while moderate breezes […]
A Dangerous Game
Weather routing is a bit of a chess game against the weather-at times, it can be more dangerous than you’d like (published September 2012) It’s a […]