Gear

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 […]

How to set up your deck for safe, efficient shorthanded sailing and cruising  (published June 2014) The difference between a coastal cruising boat and  boats that […]

A quick guide to maximizing your energy independence  (published June 2014) For decades now, solar and wind power have reliably provided inexpensive energy to cruisers. It’s […]

(published May 2014) The Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) that was put into action in 2002 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), mandated that commercial […]

Staying safe at sea means having the proper gear and ensuring that everything will work as planned in the event of an emergency. This article is […]