A buddy cruise into the wilds of Panama makes for an enriching experience (published May 2014) As any cruiser knows, getting off the beaten track is […]
Doing the Sambu Samba
The path Less Traveled
Ducking out of cycone season’s path in the South Pacific doesn’t always mean heading for New Zealand (published May 2014) It was time to leave the […]
Understanding Killer Whales
A cruisers’s guide to these unique and intelligent mammals (published May 2014) We are at anchor in a quiet cove, sipping coffee and listening to tiny […]
Caleta, Pulpito, Mexico
29° 18′ N 113° 17.5′ W (published April 2014) Our boat appeared to hover over the sand, the water was that clear. Our first night, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring Safety Checks
Commissioning for the upcoming season is the perfect time to inspect your boat’s safety equipment (published April 2014) As springtime rolls around and we start to […]
Leave and Return with Peace-of-Mind
A guide to decommissioning and commissioning your boat in a foreign port (published April 2014) A high percentage of cruisers we meet each year plan on […]
Cruising Norway
An armchair sailor’s dream charter comes true (published April 2014) It all began one cold and snowy winter day in the northeast while watching an episode […]
The Other Higher Education
(published April 2014) In the War of 1812 my great-great-great grandfather was taken prisoner by the British. He was the captain of a merchant sailing vessel, […]