Gear

Going aloft can be either a heart-wrenching experience or an adrenaline rush to a room with a view. It certainly gives one a different perspective on […]

The future of onboard energy production is here  (published November 2015) Alternative energy sources used to keep our batteries topped up and our amenities running have […]

Over the last few years Jill, my wife, and I have read lots of stories of cruisers losing their rigs to one or another failure in […]

There is a plethora of choices when it comes to sails for offshore passagemaking but as always there is the struggle between how many sails to […]

Regularly inspect your chainplates to avoid an unexpected failure  (published August 2013) Servicing chainplates is not an item you often find on a sailboat owners list […]

Halfway across the ocean, their spinnaker came down and got tangled in the keel, rudder and prop. Here’s how they got going again.  (published July 2013) […]

Upgrading to laminated, composite sails will improve your boat’s performance for years to come…and will be more fun to use  (published June 2013) Ask any cruising […]

Well stocked first aid and medical kits are essential for safe, healthy cruising  (published May 2013) For cruising sailors, being able to cope with medical emergencies […]

How to become a more confident, anxiety free diesel mechanic  (published March 2013) I had departed the marina in Charleston, South Carolina bound for Florida, it […]

How to deal with the unexpected and learn from your experience  (published March 2013) The day started off great. It was a gorgeous morning. My wife, […]