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 […]
Safety At Sea
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, […]
A Sole with Soul
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 […]
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 […]