Columns & Blogs

Carrying a bike aboard can be extremely useful and nprovide you with additional enjoyment as you cruise  (published October 2014) One of the main joys of […]

Time and miles have taken their toll. It’s time to manage a refit to all your boat’s essential systems.  (published Ocdtober 2014) The miles have slipped […]

Learn the nuances of these currents to help in your coastal navigation  (published September 2014) Most tidal currents we deal with on inland waters are reversing […]

Lines run here, there and everywhere on a sailboat. It’s worth knowing what their properties are and how best to use them.  (September 2014) A few […]

Whether you’re dealing with heavy weather or just taking a break, there are times when slowing the boat makes all the sense in the world  (published […]

Learning the proper meanings and uses of navigational terms will put us all on the same page, and just might teach us some history, too  (published […]

How learning the basics of weather can keep you in the right spots while on passage  (published July 2014) I stood there, facing the seated crowd […]

A quick guide to maximizing your energy independence  (published June 2014) For decades now, solar and wind power have reliably provided inexpensive energy to cruisers. It’s […]

Wheter alone or in the company of one or two others, shorthanded sailing means spending time on deck, alone and responsible for the safety of everyone […]

How to learn and practice celestial navigation using data from a 2,800 mile ocean passage  (published May 2014) Most blue water sailors think about learning celestial […]