Learn how to choose materials and sew canvas throughout your boat (published December 2013) Over the last winter before we took our Pearson 424, Regina Oceani, […]
Sew What? Sew Everything!
Moving Pictures: Tall Tales and Seascapes
How to get the most out of sharing your sailing experiences using modern video cameras (published December 2013) Since the very beginning of sailing, sea stories […]
Heavy Metal: Part II
What to consider when installing and operating a new windlass (published November 2013) So you have spent the money and are now the proud owner of […]
Choosing and Understanding Self-Steering Gear
A guide to equipping your boat with an electronic autopilot or windvane: Part II (published November 2013) A common piece of equipment found on the modern […]
Bank On It
How to assess and choose the right house batteries for your boat (published November 2013) We were reaching south halfway between Annapolis and Norfolk when the […]
Energy Saving Tips
As Ben Franklin might say, an amp-hour saved is an amp-hour earned (published November 2013) Modern cruising boats tend to be well equipped with refrigeration, marine […]
Safety At Sea
recommendations and consideratioins for outfitting your sailboat to go offshore (published October 2013) With the amount of gear and opinions available on what you should or […]
What Worked, What Didn’t
Gear and personal cruising items that have kept us safe, happy and healthy after six years of world cruising (published October 2013) Cruising into our sixth […]
Heavy Metal
Things to consider when purchasing a windlass (published September 2013) Marinas and moorings are convenient, but sooner or later you may wish to venture further afield, […]
Do It Yourself
Tips for anchor windlass installation (published June 2013) I no longer need a mirror to see that time has finally caught up with me—let’s face it, […]