Gear

We’ve identified a number of great products that will enhance our cruising lifestyle and keep you safe while doing it  (published December 2014) ZEAL Sunglasses Creators […]

Essential things every sailor should bring along when sailing on someone else’s boat  (published December 2014) By now, the contents of a sailor’s ditty bag have […]

Re-powering a 36-ketch with an electric motor  (published November 2014) When my diesel engine’s exhaust manifold, raw water header tank, and other critical and expensive systems […]

Retrofitting our cruising boat with LEDs drastically reduced our energy bill and significantly improved the lighting experience below decks  (published November 2014) Rosie and I and […]

How to harness the elements to keep your boat’s systems running smoothly and your life aboard more pleasant  (published November 2014) From the climates of tropical […]

Headed offshore to the Caribbean or Mexico this winter? Here are the basics for preparing your boat and crew for the rigors of an autumn ocean […]

Part II: Installation tips for the faint of heart  (published September 2014) So you have done the research, studied the brochures, completed a dozen electrical needs […]

How upgrading our sails and sail handling systems means we get to spend more time actually sailing  (published June 2014) As we finish the complete restoration […]

Tips and tricks for trimming your sails upwind  (published June 2014) While leading a flotilla of six boats in the Caribbean, we had a day of […]

Here’s what you need to know about downwind sails before you talk to your sailmaker  (published June 2014) With a little luck and patient scheduling, the […]