Fitting a new cabin sole takes time and careful planning (published May 2013) When we began the restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, S/V Regina […]
A Sole with Soul
Maintaining Winches
Five simple steps can extend the life of one of your most valuable sailing tools (published February 2013) My wife and I regularly sail together, and […]
High Seas Communications
With modern satellite and high frequency communication tools, you never have to be out of the loop (published February 2013) Going to sea or taking off […]
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 […]
In the Palm of Your Hand
When it comes to using tablet computers for navigation, less is frequently more (published January 2013) We may not have jetpacks, but I can assure you […]
Nav System Basics
Three options for building the perfect nav system for your boat and your budget (published January 2013) Over the past five years, we have seen quite […]
Bottoms Up!
Employing Coppercoat in the quest for the perfect bottom job (published December 2012) The restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, Regina Oceani, has a focus […]
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 […]
How to Choose a Genset
An energy audit will tell you how much power you really need (November 2012) Nearly since its invention, the reciprocating piston engine has been used aboard […]